YouTube has paid more than $8 billion to the music industry in the 12 months between July 2024 and July 2025, the company announced on Thursday. “Today’s $8 billion payout is a testament to the fact ...

But that doesn’t mean your favorite artist made any more money. But that doesn’t mean your favorite artist made any more money. is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, ...

Spotify paid out yet another record sum to the music industry in 2025, according to a new announcement: $11 billion, topping its previous-year total by a billion for the second year in a row, making ...