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Can DJs on Twitch Replace Clubs? It Depends on Who’s Paying
The live-streaming platform has become a lifeline for DJs during the pandemic. Does Twitch care enough to make it last?
The Way Streaming Services Pay Artists Is Broken. SoundCloud Is Trying to Fix It
Starting April 1, revenue from fans will go directly—and exclusively—to the artists they listen to.
'Justice at Spotify' Campaign from Musicians Union Demands Radical Changes
The collective of music industry workers want increased royalty rates, transparency, and other changes to the streaming platform.
Bad Deals Are Baked Into the Way the Music Industry Operates
We broke down the three most common types of contracts an artist might sign today, offering a window into how the “bad deal” isn’t an anomaly—it’s by design.
Spotify Sues Self-Described 'Music Prodigy' Who Allegedly Ran Royalties Scam
Spotify says Jake Noch "[generated] hundreds of millions of fraudulent streams" and engaged in "title track parasitism" among other fraudulent practices on its platform.
We Asked 13 Artists How Spotify's 'Tip Jar' Is Working Out for Them
Amber Coffman, Of Montreal, and Zola Jesus gave VICE their thoughts on asking for donations on the multi-billion-dollar platform after coronavirus put them out of a job.
Some People Are Investing in Pop Song Royalties Instead of Stocks
"Investing in music royalties... is pure passive income. You'll make money in your sleep from it. It doesn't require any proactiveness."
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" Is Still the Biggest, Best Holiday Song
A study by 'The Economist' says that Mariah Carey's classic rules Christmas streaming. It never left our hearts.
T-Pain Allegedly Never Got Paid for Some of His Classic Lil Wayne Features
He's suing Cash Money Records for more than $500,000 in unpaid royalties for his production.
Canada's north has some of the world’s “most charitable” royalty rules for mining firms
“There’s no reason why everybody there shouldn’t be living like they live in Dubai”
Did Taylor Swift Weaponize Streaming Music Against Katy Perry?
After years of holding out, the pop princess released her full catalog on Spotify—the same day her rival Katy Perry's new album debuted.
Do music streaming services help or hurt artists?
Discussing the money behind the music industry and how to become a successful artist today.