Ehson Hashemian is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Southern California whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with a deep sense of artistic evolution. From an early age, Ehson found his voice through song, beginning as a vocalist in adolescence and quickly honing his skills as a songwriter and instrumentalist.

Welcome back to our Glossary of Music Terms series, where we break down the sometimes-intimidating lingo of the music business. So far, we’ve tackled Distribution, Recording, and Live Performances. Now we’re diving into Streaming — the engine that drives the modern music economy.

German artists are making serious waves on Spotify — and it's not just major label names riding the tide. According to Spotify's latest Loud & Clear report, royalties generated by music from German artists on the platform hit $520 million USD in 2024, marking a 17% year-over-year increase.