Industry Oct 3, 2026
IMPF and IMPEL Advocate Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights in AI Licensing
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
As the music industry engages in more agreements with AI platforms, the Independent Music Publishers Association (IMPF) and Impala (Independent Music Companies Association) have issued joint AI licensing principles. They emphasize that song and recording rights must be valued equally in AI contexts, a principle they consider fundamental and not subject to negotiation. This stance contrasts with current practices in music streaming. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.