Industry Oct 20, 2026
Debate Over US Songwriter Payments Post-2027
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.
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Complete Music Update
The US Copyright Royalty Board is set to determine streaming royalty rates for songwriters and music publishers in the US market for the period of 2028 to 2032. While most streaming services advocate for maintaining the current rates, music publishers are seeking an increase.