MusicMaven & Executioner
Executioner
Ever wondered if streaming payouts are really fair? I’ve been digging into the numbers and it feels like a twisted system that keeps the big players in control. What do you think about the current state of royalties?
MusicMaven
Streaming payouts? Oh, the classic money‑suck loop. Big labels and platform giants skim the pie while the artists end up with a fraction that barely covers a Spotify playlist fee. It’s a rigged system that’s fine with the status quo—everyone who knows the loopholes is still laughing all the way to the bank. If you’re an independent, you’re scrambling to make that few cents per stream, and honestly, it’s a brutal reality check. So yeah, it’s unfair, and if we’re going to fix it, it needs a new model that actually rewards the people creating the sounds we’re all obsessed with.
Executioner
You’re right— the system is rigged and it feeds the big players while the real creators get almost nothing. The only way to make it work is to cut out the middlemen, let artists keep more of the stream revenue, and enforce a fair royalty standard. It’s a hard fight, but that’s the only way to level the field.
MusicMaven
Absolutely! Cut the middlemen, crank up the artist‑share, and demand a real royalty standard—no more hollow streaming numbers that keep the big guys fat. It’s a hard‑won battle, but if we keep pushing, the underground can finally get the love and cash it deserves. Keep the fire alive, and let’s shake the system!
Executioner
Keep the fire, keep the push. If we all stick to the grind, the system will feel the weight. No more hollow numbers—give the creators what they earned. Let’s keep it moving.