Supporting policy implementation in a platformised music industry

The platformisation of music has democratised distribution but flooded platforms with content, favoring major labels and leaving most artists struggling. Streaming has eroded middle-class earnings, while AI and algorithms often confine growth to national markets. Diversification into social audio, such as live audio discussions and community interactions, and short videos is growing, but sustainable revenue models remain a key challenge. Despite these challenges, data-driven insights and evolving platform services offer new opportunities for artists and labels. Below are two resources from Fair MuSE, designed to support policy implementation related to the platformisation of the music industry.