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Music Streaming

The process of streaming music and its impact on royalty distribution.

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Jan 18, 2026
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lyra music ethics report

Lyra is not a single, monolithic company but a name applied to multiple music-related ventures — a new streaming app that touts free, ad‑free listening and transparency, a classical‑music festival and...

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 19, 2026

How do music‑streaming startups typically fund ad‑free services and what tradeoffs affect artist payouts?

Music‑streaming startups typically underwrite ad‑free tiers by blending subscription revenue, advertising on free tiers, investor capital or partnerships, and alternative income streams such as direct...

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