Independent artists make more from streaming than merch, touring AND publishing

Independent artists make more from streaming than merch, touring AND publishing

49% of indie musicians name streaming as their biggest source of musical income.

June 21, 2024
Ditto X 2024 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Ditto X 2024 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Acclaimed music conference & networking event Ditto X: Meet The Music Industry Returns to London in November 2024

May 24, 2024

Only 12.8% of independent artists are releasing vinyl despite rise in physical sales

Only 12.8% of independent artists are releasing vinyl despite rise in physical sales

Vinyl production costs are still too high for most independent musicians.

April 16, 2024

Almost half of musicians would use AI to write songs

Almost half of musicians would use AI to write songs

47.1% of independent musicians would consider using AI songwriting tools within their creative projects.

April 9, 2024

Glastonbury 2024 to feature over 52% female and non-binary acts

Glastonbury 2024 to feature over 52% female and non-binary acts

The most diverse Glastonbury lineup ever announces 13.6% more female or non-binary artists than Coachella 2024.

March 14, 2024

Ditto Music Launches New Pro Subscription Plans

Ditto Music Launches New Pro Subscription Plans

Access industry-leading artist tools with Ditto Music's new Pro subscription tiers.

January 16, 2024

Vinyl production costs too high for independent musicians

Vinyl production costs too high for independent musicians

Only 12.8% of independent artists have released music on vinyl despite a rise in physical sales.

January 11, 2024

Ditto Music launches new mobile app

Ditto Music launches new mobile app

The Ditto Music app is the best place for Ditto Artists to track their music journey on the move. Download it for free on Android and iOS now.

November 23, 2023

Spotify Billions Club passes 500 songs and is now worth almost $2.9 billion

Spotify Billions Club passes 500 songs and is now worth almost $2.9 billion

More than 500 songs have reached a billion streams on Spotify, but how much money have they earned?

October 31, 2023

Liverpool is the best city to live in for musicians…according to AI 

Liverpool is the best city to live in for musicians…according to AI 

Merseyside city ranks most affordable on ChatGPT’s list of best places to live when compared with the cost of living index. 

October 17, 2023

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