# Is Spotify Really Making A Music Middle Class?

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Podcast: [My  .4 Cents](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-4-cents-7378183)
Published: 2026-02-10T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jesse Cannon, Andrew Southworth, Dustin Boyer, and Matt Bacon discuss Spotify's colossal payouts to artists. As the conversation unfolds, they explore the intricacies of label deals and the reality behind Spotify's royalty distribution, offering insight into how record deals might impact earnings. The team also shares dos and don’ts in marketing, dispelling misconceptions around the effectiveness of certain strategies like influencer campaigns and pre-saves. Guest Maddie Elyse of Shark Attack and 19 Entertainment joins the discussion, shedding light on artist development post-reality shows like American Idol. The episode provides an intriguing blend of industry secrets and marketing truths, giving listeners a well-rounded understanding of what truly drives success in music today. Follow Andrew Southworth @andrew.southworth https://andrewsouthworth.com/ https://www.youtube.com/andrewsouthworth Follow Jesse Cannon  @jessecannon jessecannon.com Follow Dustin Boyer  @dustintheindustryplant  Follow MattBacon @bacons.bits   dropoutmedia.net sapphireeye.net   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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