Fair streaming, explained
Honest numbers on streaming royalties, artist payouts and the superfan economy. No fluff, no industry spin.
How Many Streams to Make Minimum Wage? The Math Explained
Learn how many streams to make minimum wage. See why it takes 314,000 monthly streams to match the US federal minimum wage at a $0.004 gross rate.
Pay Per Stream vs Subscription: Which Music Model Is Better?
Compare pay per stream vs subscription models. Learn how streamshare pools differ from direct pay-per-play systems for artist transparency and payouts.
How Much Do Artists Actually Earn Per Stream?
The real numbers behind streaming payouts: what Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube reportedly pay per stream, why nobody publishes official rates, and what a fair alternative looks like.
How to Support Your Favorite Artist Directly
Streams barely pay. Here are the ways your money actually reaches musicians, ranked by impact: fair streaming, direct sales, merch, live shows and community support.
Spotify Alternatives That Pay Artists More
Looking for a Spotify alternative that treats artists fairly? Here is an honest comparison of streaming platforms by payout model, and what to check before you switch.
Streaming Royalties Explained: Where Your Money Really Goes
Follow one euro of your streaming subscription through the royalty machine: platform cut, pro-rata pool, labels, distributors, publishers, and what finally reaches the artist.
The Superfan Economy: Why Music's Future Belongs to Fans
A small core of true fans sustains artists better than millions of passive streams. What the superfan economy is, why the industry is pivoting to it, and how fans benefit too.
What Is Fair Music Streaming? Pay-Per-Play Explained
Fair music streaming means artists get paid a known amount for every single play. Here is how pay-per-play works, how it differs from subscription pools, and why it matters.
Stream fair. Pay the artist.
On fjalla, artists earn 1.2 cents on every single play. Every play counts.
