GEMA streaming billing - Robert James Perkins

The 7 biggest myths about streaming royalties

March 25, 2026 by rob

Streaming has revolutionized the music industry. Billions of plays are registered daily on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. At the same time, many artists believe that the payment system behind these streams is simple and transparent. But the reality is far more complex. Numerous misconceptions exist surrounding streaming royalties – both among newcomers and established musicians. ... Read more

Royalties in 2026

March 18, 2026 by rob

Digitalization has revolutionized the music industry. Streaming platforms now provide detailed data on every single use of a song: when it was played, in which country, on which platform, and how often. At the same time, we live in the age of big data, automated rights management, and artificial intelligence. Despite these technological possibilities, the practices of collecting societies show that... Read more