Spotify Payouts Soar Past $11 Billion, Independent Artists Gain Larger Share
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Spotify Payouts Soar Past $11 Billion, Independent Artists Gain Larger Share
- •Spotify paid over $11 billion to the music industry in 2025, the largest annual payment by a single retailer.
- •Payouts increased by more than 10% from 2024, with independent artists and labels receiving roughly half of all royalties.
- •Spotify faces intense competition from rivals like YouTube and Apple, driving its focus on retaining and attracting artists.
- •The company distributes nearly 70% of its music-related revenue to rights holders, reinvesting the rest into platform expansion.
- •Spotify is raising premium subscription prices and expanding into podcasts, video, and audiobooks to boost profitability.
Why It Matters: Spotify's record $11 billion payout in 2025 highlights its growth and independent artists' rising influence.
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