But that doesn’t mean your favorite artist made any more money.
But that doesn’t mean your favorite artist made any more money.
by Terrence O’BrienJan 28, 2026, 6:22 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Today, Spotify announced that it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry in 2025. It’s an impressive-sounding number that’s a full $1 billion more than it paid last year. And, according to Spotify, that accounts for roughly 30 percent of the entire recording industry’s revenue.
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