A Monumental Win for Genuine Artists and Equitable Royalty Distribution
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – October 20, 2025 – Orion Music Network, the parent company of leading distribution platform Orion Distribution and powerhouse marketing division Orion Promotion, today applauded Spotify’s decisive action to remove an estimated 75 million AI-generated tracks from its platform. The company views this as a critical and positive turning point for the global music industry.
“This is an unequivocally good day for genuine artists around the world,” said Sherman Smith, Director of Orion Distribution. “For too long, the flood of low-quality, AI-generated content has diluted the ecosystem—making it harder for authentic human creativity to be discovered and fairly compensated. Spotify’s action sends a clear message: originality still matters.”
The Impact on Royalties
Orion Music Network highlights that the removal of such a massive volume of artificial content immediately improves the royalty distribution environment for real artists.
“Every AI-generated track that exits the streaming pool allows the available royalty funds to be redistributed toward authentic human creators,” added Smith. “This change directly increases the percentage of total streams—and therefore, the royalty payouts—earned by real musicians. It’s a crucial move toward restoring balance and fairness in streaming economics.”
Championing Authentic Music
Orion Music Network remains steadfast in its mission to empower human artists through reliable distribution, transparent systems, and powerful promotion strategies designed to cut through the noise of today’s digital landscape.
The company encourages creators to continue focusing on their artistry and sees this development as a new chapter—one where true musicianship has a clearer path to visibility, growth, and fair reward.
About Orion Music Network
Orion Music Network operates two core divisions:
- Orion Distribution, which provides global music delivery powered by Warner ADA’s infrastructure, ensuring quality control, metadata accuracy, and fair access to all major DSPs.
- Orion Promotion, a professional marketing agency helping artists build visibility, connect with real listeners, and achieve meaningful streaming growth.
Together, they form a complete ecosystem supporting independent labels and artists worldwide.