General · 11 March 2026
Spotify paid music industry over $11 billion in 2025.
More music artists can now build lasting careers as the industry thrives globally and becomes more diverse. Spotify's latest Loud & Clear report reveals substantial growth in its 2025 payments to the sector. It paid about $5 billion to songwriters in two years. Furthermore, over 13,800 artists each earned $100,000 or more through the service.
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