Music Streaming Payouts: What Artists Really Earn
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Music Streaming Payouts: What Artists Really Earn

In the evolving landscape of the music industry, the rise of streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal, and Deezer has revolutionized the way we access and enjoy music. However, this transformation has also ignited a heated debate about the financial impact on the artists whose music populates these platforms. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the economics of music streaming, exploring how much artists actually earn from these services and the factors that influence these earnings.


The Economics of Streaming

Streaming services have become the dominant mode of music consumption, surpassing physical sales and digital downloads. This shift has been driven by the convenience and breadth of content available, as well as the subscription-based model that allows unlimited access to music for a monthly fee. However, despite their popularity among consumers, there’s been ongoing scrutiny regarding the compensation models for artists.


How Streaming Services Pay Artists

The payment model for artists on streaming platforms is complex and varies from service to service. Generally, these platforms operate on a pro-rata payment system, where the total revenue generated from subscribers and advertisements is pooled and then distributed to rights holders based on the proportion of total streams their music represents. This means that the more a song is played, the more its rights holders get paid from the pool.


Spotify

Spotify, one of the largest streaming platforms, has been particularly transparent about its payment processes. It reports paying out billions of dollars to rights holders yearly, with the average “per stream” payout ranging from $0.003 to $0.005. However, this rate can vary based on factors such as the user’s country and whether the listen came from a paid subscription or an ad-supported account.

Apple Music

Apple Music is reported to pay slightly more per stream than Spotify, with estimates suggesting payouts of $0.005 to $0.01. Apple’s model also operates on a pro-rata basis, but with a subscriber base that is more skewed towards paid users, it can afford to pay a bit more per stream.

Tidal

Tidal, known for its high-fidelity streaming and artist-friendly approach, reportedly pays the highest per stream rate, which can be as much as $0.012. Tidal has positioned itself as a platform that prioritizes fair compensation for artists, which is reflected in its higher payout rates.

Deezer

Deezer’s payout rates are similar to Spotify’s, with variations based on the listener’s subscription type and country. The platform has also experimented with a “user-centric” payment model, which aims to allocate a listener’s subscription fee directly to the artists they listen to, rather than pooling the revenue.


Factors Influencing Earnings

The amount an artist earns from streaming is influenced by several factors beyond just the per stream rate. These include:

  • Distribution Deals: Artists signed with labels or distribution platforms may only see a fraction of the streaming royalties after their respective cuts are taken.
  • Ownership of Rights: Independent artists who retain full rights to their music can potentially earn more per stream than those who are part of a label, as they don’t have to split royalties.
  • Market Differences: Streaming rates can vary significantly by country, influenced by the local advertising market and subscription fees.
  • Freemium vs. Premium: Streams from premium (paid) subscribers typically pay more than streams from freemium (ad-supported) users.

The Bigger Picture

While per-stream payouts from streaming services may seem small, especially for emerging artists, they are only one part of a broader revenue ecosystem. Live performances, merchandising, licensing, and social media monetization can also contribute significantly to an artist’s income. Additionally, the exposure and accessibility provided by streaming services can lead to opportunities that might not have been possible in the pre-streaming era.


The Role of Data and Analytics in Maximizing Earnings

In the digital age, data and analytics play a crucial role in helping artists and their teams make informed decisions about their careers. Streaming platforms provide a wealth of data, offering insights into listener demographics, geographic popularity, and engagement patterns. By analyzing this data, artists can target their marketing efforts more effectively, plan tours in cities with high listener concentrations, and even tailor their music production to the tastes of their most engaged fans.


Advocacy and Future Models for Fairer Compensation

As discussions around streaming royalties continue, various stakeholders in the music industry are advocating for changes to ensure fairer compensation for artists. These include calls for transparency in streaming algorithms, the exploration of alternative payment models such as the aforementioned user-centric model, and legislative action to protect artists’ rights and revenues. The conversation around streaming royalties is part of a larger dialogue about the value of art and creativity in the digital economy, challenging industry players and consumers alike to reconsider how we value and support the creators of the music that forms the soundtrack to our lives.


Conclusion

The relationship between artists and streaming services is complex and continually evolving. While streaming has democratized access to music and provided artists with a platform to reach global audiences, it has also raised questions about fair compensation and the long-term sustainability of the music industry’s economic models. The discussion around these issues is ongoing, with artists, services, and listeners all playing crucial roles in shaping the future of music consumption and creation. As the industry moves forward, finding a balance that supports both the artistic community and the platforms that host their work will be key to ensuring a vibrant and diverse musical landscape.


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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively,” Recordings”) worldwide for up to the pressing or selling unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on unlimited radio stations or through unlimited station channels, respectively.

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Licensee shall give the producer appropriate production and songwriting credit on all compact discs, record and cassette labels or any other record configuration manufactured which is now known or created in the future that embodies the Instrumental created hereunder and on all cover liner notes. Such credit shall be in the substantial form: "Produced by Tellingbeatzz"

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This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Instrumental specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Instrumental, and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. The Licensee shall provide the Producer with one (1) digital copy of the completed record within thirty (30) days after the release of any record embodying the masters via email to info@tellingbeatzz.com

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All sounds, drums, and vocals included are the property of the licensor and cannot be used for any purpose other than as described in this agreement. The audio content cannot be used to create any of the following derivative works: instrumentals for sale, loop packs, vst instruments, or any other competitive product. The audio content cannot be shared with anyone unless they are directly involved in the Master recording (audio engineer, featured artist, musician, etc.). Any Master recording that is found in violation of these restrictions may be subject to termination of its commercial rights without refund. In addition, the Master recording may be subject to removal from all third-party distributors with the assistance of copyright infringement enforcers. Any loss incurred with such removal is not the responsibility of the Licensor. If the licensee is unsure of the details of the commercial rights, the licensee must contact the licensor for assistance in clarifying any of these restrictions.

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Master Use

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Instrumental partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form for the specific use of manufacturing, distributing, and selling records embodying the Instrumental. The Licensor also grants the right to use the name of the producer (Tellingbeatzz) in connection with the advertising, publicizing or sale of records manufactured, distributed, and sold. Licensee shall have the right to alter, adapt, change, or remix the Instrumental. Any rights not specifically granted and set forth in this license are hereby reserved by the producer.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively,” Recordings”) worldwide for up to the pressing or selling unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings.

Publishing and Royalties

The Licensor shall retain 100% of the Publishing of the Instrumental. The Licensee is entitled to keep 100% of all royalties that are generated from sales of the Master Recording on digital retailers (such as iTunes), through physical sales (such as Compact Disks), and through online streaming services (such as Spotify). However, if the licensee would optionally like to share royalties with the Licensor, the Licensor's PRO information is listed below for convenience. PRO Information: PRO: GEMA (Germany) Name: Thomas Hodek Composer: Tellingbeatzz CAW / IPI No: 716014087

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The Licensee is entitled to an unlimited amount of monetized audio streams (on all streaming platforms such as Spotify) and unlimited monetized video streams (on all platforms supporting video such as Youtube) for the song(s) created with the Instrumental. All streaming royalties generated by the Licensee's song(s) belong to the Licensee.

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The Licensor maintains the unlimited, worldwide rights to register the Instrumental with a Content ID program/institution such as Airbit.com, etc., and be the sole administrator of YouTube rights using such a Content ID program. This is necessary and entitles Licensor to maintain the administrative and legislative rights to the Instrumental. What Content ID does is scan youtube videos for audio material produced by Thomas Hodek (Tellingbeatzz) and automatically sends a copyright claim, which blocks videos from monetization temporarily. The video will keep playing without any other limitations. To remove such a claim, all licensees must open a Content ID dispute including the order number, PayPal transaction ID, Stripe transaction ID, or the email address used for purchase. It is recommended to dispute within the first 5 days of receiving the claim. Official Google article: Monetization during Content ID disputes

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited paid performances and unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited music videos.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to copy, perform, edit, and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games (collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in synchronization or timed relation with the productions in unlimited Projects.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on unlimited radio stations or through unlimited station channels, respectively.

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Licensee shall give the producer appropriate production and songwriting credit on all compact discs, record and cassette labels or any other record configuration manufactured which is now known or created in the future that embodies the Instrumental created hereunder and on all cover liner notes. Such credit shall be in the substantial form: "Produced by Tellingbeatzz"

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This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Instrumental specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Instrumental, and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. The Licensee shall provide the Producer with one (1) digital copy of the completed record within thirty (30) days after the release of any record embodying the masters via email to info@tellingbeatzz.com

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All sounds, drums, and vocals included are the property of the licensor and cannot be used for any purpose other than as described in this agreement. The audio content cannot be used to create any of the following derivative works: instrumentals for sale, loop packs, vst instruments, or any other competitive product. The audio content cannot be shared with anyone unless they are directly involved in the Master recording (audio engineer, featured artist, musician, etc.). Any Master recording that is found in violation of these restrictions may be subject to termination of its commercial rights without refund. In addition, the Master recording may be subject to removal from all third-party distributors with the assistance of copyright infringement enforcers. Any loss incurred with such removal is not the responsibility of the Licensor. If the licensee is unsure of the details of the commercial rights, the licensee must contact the licensor for assistance in clarifying any of these restrictions.

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This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country, without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof. By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain non-exclusive rights to the Instrumental.

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This License agreement is made on _____ (“Effective Date”) by and between _____ (“Licensee”) and Thomas Hodek (Tellingbeatzz) (“Licensor”). Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the musical work named "_____" (“Instrumental”) being sold to Licensee as of and prior to the Effective Date. The Licensee and Licensor have agreed to the following terms:

Master Use

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Instrumental partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form for the specific use of manufacturing, distributing, and selling records embodying the Instrumental. The Licensor also grants the right to use the name of the producer (Tellingbeatzz) in connection with the advertising, publicizing or sale of records manufactured, distributed, and sold. Licensee shall have the right to alter, adapt, change, or remix the Instrumental. Any rights not specifically granted and set forth in this license are hereby reserved by the producer.

Ownership

The Licensor maintains 100% full rights (copyright, publishing, and ownership) of the Instrumental, and can continue to sell it non-exclusively and/or exclusively. The Licensee has neither the right nor authority to sell or license the rights to the Instrumental whether in whole or part to any other party. In the event another party purchases exclusive rights to the Instrumental from the Licensor, the Licensee will retain non-exclusive rights under the limitations listed in this agreement until these terms have been fulfilled.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively,” Recordings”) worldwide for up to the pressing or selling unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings.

Publishing and Royalties

The Licensor shall retain 100% of the Publishing of the Instrumental. The Licensee is entitled to keep 100% of all royalties that are generated from sales of the Master Recording on digital retailers (such as iTunes), through physical sales (such as Compact Disks), and through online streaming services (such as Spotify). However, if the licensee would optionally like to share royalties with the Licensor, the Licensor's PRO information is listed below for convenience. PRO Information: PRO: GEMA (Germany) Name: Thomas Hodek Composer: Tellingbeatzz CAW / IPI No: 716014087

Streaming

The Licensee is entitled to an unlimited amount of monetized audio streams (on all streaming platforms such as Spotify) and unlimited monetized video streams (on all platforms supporting video such as Youtube) for the song(s) created with the Instrumental. All streaming royalties generated by the Licensee's song(s) belong to the Licensee.

YouTube Policy (Content ID)

The Licensor maintains the unlimited, worldwide rights to register the Instrumental with a Content ID program/institution such as Airbit.com, etc., and be the sole administrator of YouTube rights using such a Content ID program. This is necessary and entitles Licensor to maintain the administrative and legislative rights to the Instrumental. What Content ID does is scan youtube videos for audio material produced by Thomas Hodek (Tellingbeatzz) and automatically sends a copyright claim, which blocks videos from monetization temporarily. The video will keep playing without any other limitations. To remove such a claim, all licensees must open a Content ID dispute including the order number, PayPal transaction ID, Stripe transaction ID, or the email address used for purchase. It is recommended to dispute within the first 5 days of receiving the claim. Official Google article: Monetization during Content ID disputes

Performance Right

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited paid performances and unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts.

Music Videos

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited music videos.

Synchronization Rights

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to copy, perform, edit, and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games (collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in synchronization or timed relation with the productions in unlimited Projects.

Broadcast Rights

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on unlimited radio stations or through unlimited station channels, respectively.

Credit

Licensee shall give the producer appropriate production and songwriting credit on all compact discs, record and cassette labels or any other record configuration manufactured which is now known or created in the future that embodies the Instrumental created hereunder and on all cover liner notes. Such credit shall be in the substantial form: "Produced by Tellingbeatzz"

Sampling

The Licensee agrees that the Instrumental is purchased as a “Work Made for Hire” whereby the clearing of any sampled materials is the responsibility of the Licensee.

Indemnification

Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of the Licensee’s representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.

Miscellaneous

This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Instrumental specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Instrumental, and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. The Licensee shall provide the Producer with one (1) digital copy of the completed record within thirty (30) days after the release of any record embodying the masters via email to info@tellingbeatzz.com

Restrictions

All sounds, drums, and vocals included are the property of the licensor and cannot be used for any purpose other than as described in this agreement. The audio content cannot be used to create any of the following derivative works: instrumentals for sale, loop packs, vst instruments, or any other competitive product. The audio content cannot be shared with anyone unless they are directly involved in the Master recording (audio engineer, featured artist, musician, etc.). Any Master recording that is found in violation of these restrictions may be subject to termination of its commercial rights without refund. In addition, the Master recording may be subject to removal from all third-party distributors with the assistance of copyright infringement enforcers. Any loss incurred with such removal is not the responsibility of the Licensor. If the licensee is unsure of the details of the commercial rights, the licensee must contact the licensor for assistance in clarifying any of these restrictions.

Governing Law

This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country, without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof. By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain non-exclusive rights to the Instrumental.

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THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made on 7th June 2024 ("Effective Date") by and between Licensee(hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee") also, if applicable, professionally known as Licensee, residing at [N/A] and Thomas Hodek. (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor"). Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the copyrighted musical work entitled "BEAT NAME("Composition") as of and prior to the date first written above. The Composition, including the music thereof, was composed by Thomas Hodek ("Songwriter") managed under the Licensor.

All licenses are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Master Use.

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license (this "License) to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording“).

Mechanical Rights. 

The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disk, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor a sum of Varies US Dollars ($Varies), receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use. 

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The Licensor here by grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited for- profit performances, shows, or concerts.

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The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording in unlimited amounts of radio stations. 

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Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats under the name "Thomas Hodek" in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. 

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Licensee may exploit and monetize from licensee's unique derived work(s) of composition for use on TV, Film, Video game or other synchronous projects. Licensee may represent other publishing owners of the original composition for exploitation and have full authority of granting non-exclusive license for synchronization use as long as credit and publishing information is provided to such agency. 

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In consideration for the rights granted under this agreement, Licensee shall pay to licensor the sum of Varies US dollars ($Varies) and other good and valuable consideration, payable to "Thomas Hodek", receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely complete the payments provided for hereunder, or perform its other obligations hereunder, including having insufficient bank balance, the licensor shall have the right to terminate License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which monies have not been paid subject to and actionable infringements under applicable law, including, without limitation, the United States Copyright Act, as amended. 

Indemnification. 

Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.

Audio Samples. 

3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the licensee.

Miscellaneous. 

This license is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified above.

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This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of the Bayern DE, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. 

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