Music business
Bandcamp Friday fees: what artists keep from a sale
Bandcamp waives its revenue share on designated Fridays, but payment fees and applicable publishing deductions remain. See a $10 sale example and 2026 dates.
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BMG and Concord merge: ownership, money, and artist contracts
BMG and Concord completed their merger in September 2026. Understand the ownership split, cash payment, Apollo investment, and contract questions for artists.
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Curve's new owners: royalty data and artist control
Curve became a standalone company after a 2026 sale to Merlin and Jamen Capital. The EU remedy shows why royalty software ownership matters to artists.
Music business
Spotify's 1,000-stream rule: when recording royalties start
Spotify requires 1,000 annual streams plus a listener threshold for recording royalties. Learn when payments start, what stays unpaid, and how to read reports.
Music business
Spotify streaming penalties: fees, removals, and artist appeals
Artificial streams can mean withheld royalties, fees, and removals. Read the current Spotify and distributor rules, including the limits of an appeal.
Music business
Spotify Discovery Mode: what the 30% royalty fee costs
Discovery Mode has no upfront bill, but Spotify takes 30% of covered recording royalties. Compare the real cost, current contexts, and campaign reporting.
Artist rights
Udio’s label deals leave artist consent and payment questions
Universal and Warner announced licensed Udio plans. A musicians’ union lawsuit shows why catalog permission and compensation for performers remain separate questions.
Music business
Universal owns Downtown: what changes for independent artists
Universal closed its Downtown purchase in February 2026. See which services moved, why Curve was sold separately, and what artists need to watch.