Spotify paid £7.7bn to the music industry as royalties debate continues

The figures come as debate continues about how much money artists and songwriters receive in royalties.

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Spotify paid £7.7bn to the music industry as royalties debate continues

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Spotify says it paid $10 billion in royalties in 2024 — but are artists any better off?

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