How musicians make money from streaming - What in the World podcast, BBC World Service

From Taylor Swift to Michael Jackson, there have been countless superstar musicians who have called out their record labels for how much they’re being paid for their music.

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For musicians at the start of their careers it can be even more challenging to make money. The emergence of streaming sites like Spotify has made understanding publishing a bit more complicated. So how does it all really work?

BBC Newsbeat reporter Riyah Collins talks us through how musicians make their money - from royalties, to touring and streaming. Mary Spender, a singer-songwriter in the UK, shares her experience with earning money from her music.

Plus, we also hear from Kenyan TV host, KenRelBis, who’s launched a free music distribution platform to help local artists.

00:00 Intro
00:55 How do artists make money from publishing?
01:47 Royalties and how they work
03:06 How artists make money from streaming sites
04:49 Singer-songwriter Mary Spender shares her experience
06:53 How does AI play into streaming?
08:29 Kenyan TV host Ken Rel Bis on how he’s changing music earning
09:01 How have Apple and Spotify responded to these claims?
09:16 Other ways artists can make money
10:20 Is it harder for upcoming talent?
11:28 Outro and goodbyes

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