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Thom Yorke’s latest comments remain a strong 26 May alternative and indie-adjacent news item, focusing on a new solo album and criticizing the music industry's streaming economics.
Apple Music is reportedly increasing penalties tied to fraudulent streaming activity—raising the stakes for manipulation schemes.
Spotify says it paid $11B to the music industry in 2025 and continues positioning its data around payouts and discovery.
Spotify has raised subscription pricing in additional markets, reinforcing that streaming is in ARPU optimization mode.
Billboard has adjusted chart methodology so YouTube streams aren't counted in certain key album charts the same way.