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Dec 10, 2025
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Which streaming services pay artists the highest per-stream rates and how are those rates calculated?

Industry estimates and niche analyses in 2025 show smaller or specialist services pay the highest average per-stream rates: Napster and Qobuz frequently top lists (Napster ~$0.019–$0.021; Qobuz up to ...

Feb 1, 2026
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What portion of streaming royalties paid to labels actually reaches independent artists after label recoupment and distributor fees?

who self-distribute typically keep the lion’s share of the recording royalties after distributor fees—often roughly 75–90% of the label's gross recording payout—whereas artists signed to major-label d...

Jan 29, 2026
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best platform to buy music direct from artists

The clearest, repeatable answer for fans who want to buy music directly from artists in 2026 is for one‑off purchases and merch, backed by (or similar subscription tools) for ongoing direct support; b...