By Amber Murray Emerging musicians are finding it easier to break into a traditionally tightly-controlled market using streaming platforms, like Spotify. Despite industry concerns about the viability of these platforms as a way for small artists to make money, according to Spotify’s yearly report into music streaming Loud & Clear – it’s starting to actually make money. In 2023, Indies – artists signed to independent record labels – generated nearly $4.5bn (£3.53bn) on Spotify, according to Loud & Clear. Over 30 per cent of music streamers worldwide had a subscription to Spotify in 2023, accord…