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Report: 74% of Independent Artists Earned Under $1,000 Last Year
Original: 74% of Independent Artists Earned Less Than $1,000 From Music Last Year: Report
A new report finds that 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from their music over the past year, highlighting the financial precarity of self-releasing musicians despite widespread access to streaming and distribution tools. The finding is drawing attention to debates over streaming payouts and whether the current music economy can sustain careers for artists without label backing.
Why now: It reignites ongoing debate about streaming economics and how little independent musicians actually earn.
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