The Tipify Blog
News, artist guides, and thinking on how fans and independent musicians can build something fairer together.
The Myth of the Million
1 million Spotify streams nets an independent artist a few thousand dollars, once. 1,000 fans tipping $5 a month earns $54,000 a year, the streaming equivalent of over ten million plays, every year. Here is the math.
· 20 min read
The Fifth Revenue Stream
Streaming, touring, merch, and licensing all share one structure: everyone around the artist gets paid before the artist does. Here is what a fifth stream changes.
· 4 min read
Venmo vs Tipify
Venmo is US-only, bans business use on personal accounts, and charges fees that hit small tips hardest. Here are six reasons it breaks down for fan support, and what to use instead.
· 4 min read
The False Premise
Fans buy merch, pay above the minimum, and subscribe to show appreciation, not because they need more stuff. Here is the evidence that the reward model is solving the wrong problem.
· 4 min read