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Soundcloud have announced a new fan-powered royalties scheme, which pays out on the proportion of time a fan listens to an artist, rather than a share based on their share of streams. It starts in April 2021 and is open to artists who monetize directly with Soundcloud using their 'Premier' subscription.
https://community.soundcloud.com/fanpoweredroyalties
Supported by the likes of Grammy-winning super producer RAC (no, he can't fix your car) - it's a welcome addition to the service for musicians and artists looking at new ways of finding incomes, as well as being a nod to a fairer and more inclusive future in the industry for upcoming artists.
If you want to know more there's a complete FAQ here.
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