Spotify pays the majority of every dollar we generate from music back to your selected rights holders (record labels, publishers, PROs, collecting societies) and distributors 🎶
In 2023, that added up to more than $9 billion.
Today, we updated our annual Loud & Clear report, which shares the breakdown of where all that money comes from and where it’s going. For four consecutive years now, we’re still the only music streaming service to share how much money we’re paying to rights holders and exactly how many artists are generating different levels of revenue — from $1,000 through $10 million.
Swipe for the 2023 takeaways you need to know, then visit the link in our bio to explore the full report 📲
Preparing for a new release? Spotify for Artists tools can help with that. Swipe through to learn more and save this post for any time you’re preparing for a new release 💿🔁
The only thing better than watching @ZaraLarsson ’s Clips on Spotify? Getting ready with her to make them. Watch Zara make Clips to tell the story behind the music on her brand new album, Venus ✨
When it comes to giving his top tips for songwriting, DMV native singer and songwriter @rum.gold holds nothing back. Having something to say, consuming art to combat writer’s block, and cold emailing producers just to name a few 📝
Any tips resonating for you right now?
Is your Spotify artist profile up to date?
Check out @nsl.collective explain why you should keep your Artist Profile up to date and all the features to optimize your profile for relevancy and discovery 📲
Absolutely iconic use of Clips by our next Spotlight artist @paulrussell to announce the release of his second single “Say Cheese.” Paul shared the bts story and exclusive footage from when he quit his full time job on his birthday to focus on music, and finished the song he knew was going to be a hit. And it was 🧀
Yee! After a resurgence of his 2014 hit “Tumblr Girls,” @g_eazy went to Clips on Spotify to talk directly to new and old fans to share his gratitude for their support 💚
Planning your new release promo? We’ve got you covered!
Here are a few of our favorite Clips ideas to promote your new music across Spotify — including the Now Playing view, artist profile, and Home.
Feeling inspired? Upload your own Clips via Spotify for Artists and DM us the link for the chance to be featured in a future story 👀
Indie artists’, this one’s for you!
We’ve broken down everything you need to know about getting your music on Spotify - from file type and size to how to claim your Spotify for Artists profile.
Be on the lookout for more indie artist tips with @besonovi coming soon 👀
Introducing our Spotlight series 🌟
We’ll be spotlighting artists, their careers in music, and how they’ve utilized Spotify for Artists tools on their artist journeys.
To kick off Spotlight, German duo @milkychance_official shares why they chose to use Clips on Spotify to promote their new single “Reckless Child” 💡