Are SoundCloud's royalty splits fair for emerging artists?

01 Eki 09:45

Streaming platforms have become the main outlet for new musicians, but the way they distribute earnings is often debated. In the case of SoundCloud, the current royalty model allocates a small percentage of revenue to creators, especially those without a large follower base. Some argue this encourages exposure while others feel it undervalues the work of emerging artists. How do you think the royalty split should be structured to balance fair compensation with platform sustainability? Would a tiered system based on play counts or subscription levels make sense, or should there be a flat rate for all uploads? Looking forward to your thoughts.