Chastened since the turn of the millennium, the streaming revolution has now revivified the recording industry — at least, those at the top of it. Critics say the pro rata model disproportionately privileges top artists and labels, and leaves little chance for even midsize artists, such as a band like Khruangbin — whose most-listened-to songs have tens of millions of listens on Spotify — to get a fair shake.
Source: The Success Of Streaming Has Been Great For Some, But Is There A Better Way?