Major Labels Deny Collusion in Physical Royalties Negotiations

In the context of the US Copyright Royalty Board's review of mechanical royalties for songwriters and publishers from 2028 onwards, major record labels are asserting that no collusion is occurring with major publishers. These royalties are paid by labels for physical record sales.

The labels emphasize that there is no evidence of misconduct or conflicts of interest in their negotiations regarding these rates. The review aims to determine the compensation songwriters and publishers will receive for physical music formats.