Streaming revenue
The latest Streaming revenue news from Lockgroove: 5 stories, each with our own take and three songs to play next.
TikTok SoundOn distributes Daddy Yankee's La Postal in its biggest artist deal yet
The 15-track album came out on 30 October on DY Records; TikTok's SoundOn handles distribution, artist services and promotion, with no financial terms disclosed.
YouTube streams to count on Billboard charts again from 2027 under a new 1:1.5 ratio
Billboard changed how it weights paid and ad-supported streams, ending a dispute that has kept YouTube data out of its charts since early 2026.
Spotify adds QR code checks to Family plans, with a 12-month restriction for members who don't verify
Members who skip the in-app check within seven days lose Family access, while Spotify calls it a 'routine improvement' rather than a crackdown.
Apple posts a record September quarter, with Services at $31.6 billion and a music record cited
Apple still does not break out Apple Music revenue or subscribers, so the music signal comes from commentary, not numbers.
US premium streaming earned $3.1 billion in H1 2026, RIAA says, as CDs jump 58.6%
The RIAA mid-year report shows US recorded music at $6 billion, with paid subscriptions still the growth engine.