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Rowan Davies

‘20 years ago, this industry was fighting for survival’ — Spotify claims it’s saved music, but its new report is only one side of the album

An iPhone showing Spotify in the Apple app store, laying on top of a laptop keyboard .

  • Spotify has released its full Loud and Clear 2026 report
  • The company paid out $11 billion to the industry, which is 70% of its total revenue
  • It claims to have saved the industry, but artist royalties are growing at a stagnant rate
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