<ul><li>Spotify claims that how much money goes to artists and songwriters depends on their own contracts.</li><li>Spotify does not pay for most of the songs on its service, and the majority of its payouts go to already established artists.</li><li>To support artists directly, it is recommended to buy music from their Bandcamp or merchandise and attend their shows.</li><li>Streaming alone does not guarantee artists a sustainable income.</li></ul>

As Spotify says its not to blame how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands – from a working musician

As Spotify says its not to blame how little artists make from streaming, here's how you can really support your favorite bands – from a working musician

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