Industry Oct 20, 2026
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposal
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 US songwriter payments effective 2028-2032, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has identified Amazon as a primary offender. The Copyright Royalty Board will determine the rates next year, with most services advocating for the current rate and publishers seeking an increase. Amazon, however, is controversially proposing a rate reduction. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.