Industry Oct 20, 2026
Amazon Criticized Over Songwriter Payment Proposals
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 finalize proposals for US songwriter compensation after 2027, the NMPA has identified Amazon as "the worst offender." The Copyright Royalty Board is set to determine the rates for songwriters and publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. While most streaming platforms advocate for maintaining the current rates, and publishers are seeking an increase, Amazon has controversially suggested a reduction in the payment rate. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.