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Spotify tries to defend its artist payout rates

Engadget

It's no secret that Spotify isn't a big money maker for most artists. But, in its annual Loud & Clear report , the music streamer is trying to change the narrative, reiterating an earlier claim that it paid artists $10 billion in 2024 ($60 million since launching) and adding that these payments increased tenfold over the last 10 years.

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Napster just sold for $207 million

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Current Napster CEO Jon Vlassopulos says that the purchase will allow artists to create crazy environments that are really only limited by their imaginations. As an example, he described a reggae artist who might enjoy a virtual beach environment. . "The most legendary collab?!

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Epic Games buys artist portfolio site ArtStation

The Verge

As it prepares to do battle in court with Apple over App Store fees, Epic Games has acquired ArtStation, an online marketplace for digital artists, the companies announced. Founded in 2014, ArtStation is a popular portfolio site for professional artists in gaming and entertainment. ArtStation.

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Artists are playing takedown whack-a-mole to fight counterfeit merch

The Verge

There are all sorts of obstacles that are thrown up in front of artists’ Matt Buchholz’s artwork is usually a hit during the holidays. It’s been a little like whack-a-mole,” says Aaron Reynolds, the artist behind Effin’ Birds, a comic series of swearing birds. Illustration by Claudia Chinyere Akole.

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

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.  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. Three Things Artists Can Do. Tell stories.

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SoundCloud rolls out verified badges to top artists

The Verge

SoundCloud is trying to make sure people can tell who’s an authentic artist by rolling out verified badges, the company announced today. Badges will be given to top artists on the platform, but there’s a list of criteria that has to be met in order to get one.

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British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement

Engadget

Artists across the creative industries have also recently protested the UK government's December 2024 proposal to change copyright law. The shift would provide AI developers with a copyright exemption and require creatives to "opt out" or allow access to their materials.

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