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Just over 1000 millioners with music streams, new Spotify report claims

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Before we get into the new Spotify report that just came out today, quick reminder to catch up on the latest New Music Business podcast episodes, like the most recent episode How Trousdale Went from 0 to 1M Listeners in 1 Year Independently. 

Alright! Let’s kick into the juicy juice that Spotify just released. Lots to dig into. 

+Read this post (and comment) on aristake.com 

Spotify just released their new Loud and Clear report today which profiled a lot of really interesting figures. 

The three most surprising things that stuck out to me from this report are:

  • How many DIY, self-released artists are earning from Spotify
  • There were more musicians in 2021 making money from recorded music than in 2001
  • Songwriters are actually making MORE money in the streaming era than in the CD era

    • Wait what?! 

    I know, I know. The talking points primarily … Continue reading →

    Media competency is essential in societies to stay democratic

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    https://anchor.fm/rfkjr/episodes/BlackRock-and-Vanguard-with-Dr-Michael-Nevradakis-e1g45mt

    Listen to N. America’s biggest environmental advocate explaining the beginnings of public radio and how Ronald Reagan managed to abandon the duty of broadcasters to be truthful while presenting the news.