If you make music, this is your royalties for indie artists playbook. Learn where money hides, who collects it, and the admin moves that turn streams into steady income.

You made the record. Now make it pay. This 99Pluz feature breaks down the practical admin, timelines, and revenue routes artists need to build reliable income from songs, syncs, and fans.

Here’s the gist: Spotify announced an “artist-first” AI program with majors and indie reps on Oct 16, 2025. It promises choice and compensation — but creators need clear consent, revenue rules and auditability for it to be real.