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Published on April 9, 2025

The respected German music production magazine BEAT has published an in-depth article about songs.de, the independent streaming marketplace that empowers artists to take control of their earnings and visibility. The feature is titled “Mehr Fairness – Der neue Streaming-Marktplatz von Songs.de” (“More Fairness – The New Streaming Marketplace by Songs.de”) and takes a closer look at the current issues in the music streaming landscape.

The article asks a fundamental question:
Is music streaming fair – and can it be done differently?
The answer: songs.de, a platform focused on transparency, autonomy, and direct fan support.

Highlights from the article include:

• The fact that many artists earn only a few hundred euros despite millions of streams

• How songs.de lets artists set their own price per stream, starting at 5 or 9 cents

• That there are no algorithms or curated playlists controlling visibility

• That songs.de responds directly to recent criticism by the German government regarding unfair streaming models

About BEAT Magazine

BEAT is one of the leading German-language publications for music production, recording, electronic music, and creative technology. Published monthly in both print and digital formats by falkemedia, BEAT reaches over 250,000 readers per month – including producers, DJs, composers, and independent musicians.

The editorial team regularly tests new hardware and software, interviews artists and developers, and reports on key trends in the music industry – with a strong focus on independence, creativity, and workflow.

Being featured in BEAT Magazine marks a major milestone for songs.de, as it speaks directly to the creative community the platform was built for: self-reliant, independent artists who value fair compensation and freedom.

Read the full article here:
https://www.beat.de/news/mehr-fairness-neue-streaming-marktplatz-songsde-10077285.html