News Summary

Canadian artists are experiencing significant growth in royalties from Spotify, driven largely by international listeners. According to Spotify’s annual ‘Loud & Clear’ report, Canadian artists generated over $544 million in royalties in 2025, marking a 19% increase from the previous year and nearly 60% over four years. An impressive 92% of these earnings come from outside Canada, highlighting the global appeal of Canadian music. The report also reveals that over 370 Canadian artists earned more than $100,000, with nearly 70 artists making over $1 million on the platform. Additionally, female artists and groups with both male and female members represent more than 40% of those earning over $1 million. Spotify’s new SongDNA feature aims to further support Canadian artists by allowing fans to explore the creative network behind tracks, potentially boosting artist visibility and collaboration opportunities.