Mechanics, June 26, Music streaming is now at the very center makee the recording industry. At the same time, the music streaming market is becoming exponentially more and more complex. As ofthere were over DSPs with streaming capabilities, from regional players and niche services to international giants of Apple, Spotify and alike. So, how do you navigate this complex landscape of the streaming market and maximize your streaming revenue? The music industry is full of opportunities, but what are the platforms you should focus on? How much do different DSPs pay the artists? Before we get into it, a quick side note. For every stream or almost every streamDSPs make three different payments to right-holders:. Mechanical royalties are paid to songwriters and their publishers the owners of composition for the right to reproduce the composition.