News Summary

• Spotify issued a public statement this week, clarifying that these claims are false.
• The music streaming giant continues to face significant criticism regarding its treatment of artists.
• Last year, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Congressman Jamaal Bowman proposed the Living Wage for Musicians Act.
• Despite these concerns, Spotify asserts that its payments are improving, stating it paid out $10 billion to the music industry in 2024.
• It’s fairly common for streaming platforms and music services to use user-generated content.