From Struggling Singer to Resurgent Star: Lily Allen's Unexpected Music Revival
Singer Lily Allen announces new professional developments following her separation from actor David Harbour.
Lily Allen, the hูmgry-hearted singer and actress, has shared exciting career news following her high-profile split with David Harbour. In a candid conversation on her Miss Me? podcast, Allen revealed an unusual surge in her music royalties, despite years without releasing any new material.
This resurgence, Allen attributes to a fresh wave of fans discovering her music through online streaming. As she put it on the podcast, "It's having an actual resurgence on the internet. I know because my royalty payments are going up."
Interestingly, it seems this rise in popularity is amongst younger listeners. The 40-year-old singer remarked, "There are young kids that are into my music now." However, Allen confessed that she often finds it tough to listen to her old hits due to personal reasons. Nevertheless, she remains proud of her work, acknowledging that her music "still stands up."
With 10.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Allen has been closely tracking this newfound interest via streaming data. However, she has previously expressed concerns over the limited income musicians often garner from these platforms. In a viral post last year, she criticized streaming platforms, lamenting, "Imagine being an artist and having nearly 8 million monthly listeners on Spotify but earning more money from having 1,000 people subscribe to pictures of your feet," referring to her OnlyFans account.
Interestingly, Allen launched her OnlyFans account last year, shortly before news of her separation from David broke. In her podcast, she reflected on the tough times she has faced in the past year, but emphasized that music is her sanctuary. "Music is the one place where I can let it all go."
This resurgence underscores the double-edged sword that social media and streaming platforms can be for artists like Allen. While they can help re-introduce older music to new audiences, the financial returns can be limited, with artists earning minimal royalties despite high streaming numbers. As streaming platforms continue to evolve, it's crucial for artists and platforms alike to find more equitable ways to distribute revenue and support the creative community effectively.
- The unexpected resurgence in Lily Allen's music career, as revealed on her podcast, is primarily due to a new wave of younger listeners discovering her music through online streaming platforms like Spotify.
- Despite the surge in her music royalties, celebrity Lily Allen, who is known for her candid remarks, has voiced concerns about the limited income musicians tend to earn from streaming platforms.
- In a time when she faced hardships, music emerged as Allen's sanctuary, providing her an outlet to let go of her personal struggles, as she emphasized in her podcast conversation.
