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 propose new songwriter payment rates for the US post-2027, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has identified Amazon as a major offender. The Copyright Royalty Board will determine rates from 2028 to 2032 next year. While most streaming services aim to maintain current rates and publishers seek an increase, Amazon has proposed a rate reduction. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.