We are the music makers https://wearethemusicmakers.co/latest Music tech and AI in music: the news that matters, what we think about it, and a directory of the tools. en-us Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://wearethemusicmakers.co/news/2026/09/spotify-india-loud-and-clear-2026-regional-royalties Indian artists' Spotify royalties grew 29% in 2025, and the growth is regional https://wearethemusicmakers.co/news/2026/09/spotify-india-loud-and-clear-2026-regional-royalties Spotify's India Loud & Clear report says royalties generated by Indian artists rose 29% in 2025, led by Telugu (up more than 120%), with over 40% of that money coming from listeners abroad. At home, only about 14.4 million of India's 178 million audio streamers pay, so how much of the growth reaches regional independents depends on their deals and their publishing paperwork. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT We are the music makers industryindiaspotifyroyaltiesstreamingregional-music