Arts Mar 21 Musicians push back on dwindling payments from streaming services By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Arts Feb 05 Watch 5:39 How streaming platforms are changing the way we listen to music Several of the nominees at this year’s Grammy Awards rose to fame and popularity on music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, and social media apps like TikTok. Ann Powers, critic and correspondent for NPR Music, joins Stephanie Sy to… By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
Arts Apr 11 Watch 8:02 COVID-19 didn’t stop these musicians from performing—here’s how Over a year of COVID-19 shutdowns continues to be particularly hard for artists who rely on live shows and events to make a living — and despite streaming platforms like Spotify drawing more business than ever, many independent performers have… By Christopher Booker
Arts Dec 01 Watch 6:14 Mac DeMarco is surviving as an indie artist in a digital age Digital disruption has upended the traditional music industry business model, making it harder for most musicians to make a living selling their music. But Mac DeMarco, whose homemade records and unique persona have allowed him to thrive in today’s environment,… By Christopher Booker, Mori Rothman, Laura Fong