
Episode 1255 • • 20:02 - 25:10
1255: Mask = Love
Music Industry Royalties and Digital Streaming Complexity
The complexities of the music business are explored, specifically how session musicians and performers often receive no royalties from radio play compared to writers and publishers. Digital streaming platforms like Spotify have introduced new "carve-outs" for performers, but the resulting payment structures remain a confusing "quagmire" for most artists. The discussion touches on the high costs of licensing music for commercial advertising versus standard performance rights.
