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Music streaming economics

The economics of music streaming, including revenue models and payout structures

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Jan 28, 2026

How do Spotify's algorithms impact music diversity and discovery?

’s recommendation system blends collaborative filtering, content signals and editorial curation to surface music tailored to individual users, and academic research finds that streams are associated w...

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...