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⭐️ The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ Is First Song to Pass 4 Billion Streams on Spotify
So, what does all of that mean? Between $15.5 million and $17.5 million in royalties for the sound recording, with another $4.5 million or so in publishing, depending on which figures (and which online royalty calculators) one uses. While some services pay more than others and calculations vary widely, Spotify pays generally pays between $.003 and $.004 per stream.
⭐️ Spotify and Delta Launch Docuseries Connecting Artists Across World
The inaugural episode of the “The Passport Sessions” is titled “From Miami to Medellín” and features songwriter Andy Clay (Guaynna, Chayanne, Anitta, Maluma) and Venezuelen-born American songwriter Maye taking off from Florida and touching down in Colombia to meet and collaborate with urbano artists Juan Duque and Aria Vega.
⭐️ Why Independent Spotify Curators Still Matter
In an age where listeners are overwhelmed by the endless choices that streaming offers, independent Spotify curators are adding a personal touch to the music landscape through non-algorithmic Spotify playlists.
⭐️ How Spotify’s Design System Goes Beyond Platforms
Design Manager Juli Sombat sheds light on how a need for more cohesion led Spotify’s design systems team to take a cross-platform approach to components.
⭐️ Spotify Reveals 2024 Artists-To-Watch List
It’s a new year, and that means it’s time to predict which artists will make their mark in 2024. Continuing our annual Artists To Watch campaign, we’ve expanded the list to feature even more artists across many more genres.
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