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
As streaming services and music publishers prepare for negotiations on US songwriter payments from 2028 to 2032, differing proposals have emerged. While most services advocate for maintaining the current rates, publishers are seeking an increase. Amazon has proposed a controversial rate cut.