You’re an artist. You write, record, and perform music. You post on TikTok, upload to Spotify, and maybe even sell some merch. But at the end of the day… are you actually making enough to live on?
If the answer is no, you’re not alone.
The Numbers Don't Lie 📉
Spotify: Pays $3-$5 per 1,000 streams
Apple Music: Slightly higher at $7-$10 per 1,000 streams
YouTube Music: A mere $0.69 per 1,000 streams
Despite having more tools than ever to reach fans, most musicians still struggle to turn their craft into a sustainable career.
Why This Keeps Happening (and why it won’t fix itself) 🛑
The issue isn’t you — it’s the system…
Streaming isn’t built for musicians — it’s built for platforms.
Platforms take the lion’s share of revenue, leaving artists with pennies.
Social media rewards virality, not sustainability.
You can have millions of views, but that doesn’t guarantee financial stability.
Merch & ticket sales aren’t enough.
Touring is expensive, advertising is costly, and artists bear all the financial risk.
So what’s the solution?
The New Era of Artist Monetization Starts in 2025 🚀
It’s time for musicians to take control of their careers.
What if the future of music isn’t controlled by platforms, labels, or algorithms — but by artists and their communities? 🎵
At Community Musician, we believe in…
✅ Musicians owning their revenue streams (not letting platforms dictate their worth).
✅ Artists building direct relationships with fans who want to support them.
✅ A movement where artists help each other succeed — not compete for scraps.
We may not have all the answers (yet), but we're putting all of our efforts into addressing this challenge. We know change is coming in 2025 — and we want musicians to be at the forefront of it.
At Community Musician, we believe a strong collective drives change and powers culture.
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