EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 1H 1M
How Songwriters Get Paid / Publishing Deals / Spotify’s Payola Lawsuit / Ireland’s UBI / Kanye West's “Apology”
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Part two of our "How musicians get paid" series dives into how songwriters make money, followed by a discussion on publishing deals. Then we break down Spotify’s new “payola” lawsuit, look at Ireland’s universal basic income for musicians, and talk about Kanye West’s recent public apology. A lil’ music-biz, a lil’ legal tea, and a whole lot of game for songwriters trying to level up.LinksHow Songwriters, Composers, and Performers Get Paid by Copyright.gov Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Spotify of Engaging in "Payola" in Discover Mode By Daniel Kreps for Rolling StoneIrish government to pay musicians basic income of €325 a weekby HeadlinerCalls grow for basic income scheme for artists in England and Wales after Ireland’s success by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead for Left Foot ForwardIreland vs United States - Cost of Living Comparison by LivingCost.orgKanye West Apology VideoSend us Fan MailSubscribe on YouTubeRecorded ourselves at Secret Spot DTLACameron Ljungkull Augustus Watkins Cocaine Opera - Music PR | Artist & Label Services
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Part two of our "How musicians get paid" series dives into how songwriters make money, followed by a discussion on publishing deals. Then we break down Spotify’s new “payola” lawsuit, look at Ireland’s universal basic income for musicians, and talk about Kanye West’s recent public apology. A lil’ music-biz, a lil’ legal tea, and a whole lot of game for songwriters trying to level up. LinksHow Songwriters, Composers, and Performers Get Paid by Copyright.gov Class Action Lawsuit Ac...
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