Not every million streams is real. In this episode of Behind the Charts, we investigate the world of “streaming farms” — networks of devices and bots that inflate play counts to game the system. Who uses them, how do they work, and what happens when labels, platforms, or artists get caught?

Not every million streams is real. In this episode of Behind the Charts, we investigate the world of &ldquo;streaming farms&rdquo; &mdash; networks of devices and bots that inflate play counts to game the system. Who uses them, how do they work, and what happens when labels, platforms, or artists get caught?

The podcast that uncovers the money behind the music. Each episode dives into the financial side of the industry: who really profits from a hit, how streaming reshaped royalties, and what it takes for a song to top the Billboard charts. Smart, insightful, and entertaining — Behind the Charts reveals the business stories hidden beneath the beats.

The podcast that uncovers the money behind the music. Each episode dives into the financial side of the industry: who really profits from a hit, how streaming reshaped royalties, and what it takes for a song to top the Billboard charts. Smart, insightful, and entertaining &mdash; Behind the Charts reveals the business stories hidden beneath the beats.