The Impact of Music Streaming on Artists

What is one reason why streaming services like Spotify are popular among users?

• They provide high-quality physical copies of music.

• They offer exclusive music not available elsewhere.

• They make listening to music as easy as shoplifting.

• They allow users to download music for free.

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What major change in music consumption occurred in 2011?

• The shift to online streaming music.

• The rise of digital downloads.

• The decline of home computers.

• The introduction of CDs.

How much revenue did the music industry reportedly make in 2017?

• $11 billion

• $43 billion

• $130 million

• $56 billion

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What is the approximate amount an artist earns per play on Spotify?

• 0.004 cents

• 0.04 cents

• 4 cents

• 40 cents

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What is one argument Spotify makes in favor of its platform for small artists?

• It provides physical copies of music.

• It offers exclusive contracts to small artists.

• It makes it easy to discover new music.

• It pays artists per stream.

How does Spotify distribute the money it earns from subscribers?

• It gives all the money to the top 10 artists.

• It pays artists directly per stream.

• It divides the money equally among all artists.

• It uses a complex formula to divide the money.

What did the band Wolfpack do to capitalize on a Spotify loophole?

• Signed an exclusive contract with Spotify.

• Performed live concerts on Spotify.

• Released an album of dead silence.

• Created a viral music video.

What did Wolfpack use the money they earned from their silent album for?

• To fund a new album.

• To buy new instruments.

• To fund an admission-free tour.

• To donate to charity.

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What is one proposed solution to improve artist compensation from streaming?

• Ban all major artists from the platform.

• Increase the subscription fee.

• Pay artists at least a penny per stream.

• Limit the number of streams per user.

What is the main issue with the current streaming revenue model for small artists?

• They can only release music on Spotify.

• They have to share revenue with top artists.

• They receive a large portion of the revenue.

• They are not allowed to perform live.