Apple Music’s Per-Stream Payouts Are Still Dramatically Higher Than Spotify’s—According to the Latest Artist Data Dump
Apple Music’s Per-Stream Payouts Are Still Dramatically Higher Than Spotify’s—According to the Latest Artist Data Dump
Welsh indie rock band Los Capesinos!’s public breakdown of Spotify royalties offers a concrete, fan-facing snapshot of how little per-stream payouts are for working indie artists—even with a successful album cycle. While Spotify wins on volume, Apple Music’s per-stream payouts are 62% higher in the breakdown.