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- 1Ditto Music Survey: Most Independent Artists Earn Under $1,000●New Ditto Music Survey Reveals 74% of Independent Artists Earned Under $1,000 in 2025, Even as Releasing Music Gets Easier
A new survey by independent music distributor Ditto Music found that 74% of independent artists earned less than $1,000 from their music in 2025. The findings highlight a growing gap between how easy it has become to release music and how little most artists actually earn, renewing debate about streaming payouts and the economics of the independent music industry.