Independent artists are increasingly releasing music without traditional label deals, while established acts have more options for retaining ownership and control over their recordings. In 2025, more than a third of artists who generated at least $10,000 in Spotify royalties were DIY artists — meaning they self-released […]
Independent artists are increasingly releasing music without traditional label deals, while established acts have more options for retaining ownership and control over their recordings.
In 2025, more than a third of artists who generated at least $10,000 in Spotify royalties were DIY artists — meaning they self-released […]
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Independent artists are increasingly releasing music without traditional label deals, while established acts have more options for retaining ownership and control over their recordings. In 2025, more than a third of artists who generated at least $10,000 in Spotify royalties were DIY artists — meaning they self-released […] The music industry has never had fewer gatekeepers.
The music industry has never had fewer gatekeepers.
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