Industry Oct 8, 2026
Music Labels Address Royalty Negotiations
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 music labels and publishers have stated there is no evidence of misconduct or conflict of interest in their negotiations regarding physical media royalties. The US Copyright Royalty Board is currently reviewing mechanical royalty rates for the period beginning in 2028. Labels are emphasizing that they are not colluding with publishers to suppress these rates. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.