Industry Oct 20, 2026
Amazon Criticized Over Proposed Songwriter Payments
In short
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
As streaming services prepare proposals for U.S. songwriter payments after 2027, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) has identified Amazon as the primary issue. The Copyright Royalty Board will determine rates for 2028-2032 next year.
While most streaming services aim to maintain the current royalty rates, publishers are advocating for an increase. Amazon, however, is controversially proposing a reduction in these rates. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.