Topic: distribution services
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Musicians Voice Frustration Over AI Clones
The music industry is facing a surge of AI-generated fake songs and vocal clones on streaming platforms, exploiting distribution loopholes and overwhelming platform moderation efforts. This widespread impersonation angers artists, who argue AI cannot replicate human experience and emotion, and ra...
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Spotify Paid $11 Billion in Artist Royalties in 2025
Spotify paid over $11 billion in royalties in 2025, a $1 billion increase, representing about 30% of the recording industry's revenue, though these payments go to rights holders like labels, not directly to artists. The actual payout to artists varies widely by contract, with major label artists ...
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