Industry Oct 8, 2026
Label Negotiations for Mechanical Royalties
In short
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
Major labels and publishers have stated there is no evidence of misconduct or conflict of interest in their negotiations regarding mechanical royalties for physical music formats. The US Copyright Royalty Board is currently reviewing the rates that will apply from 2028 onwards. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.