Industry Oct 20, 2026
NMPA Accuses Amazon of Proposing Rate Cuts in US Songwriter Payment Negotiations
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.
Originally published by
Complete Music Update
As streaming services deliberate on proposals for US songwriter payments beyond 2027, the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) has identified Amazon as a primary obstacle. The Copyright Royalty Board is set to determine the rates for streaming services in the American market from 2028 to 2032. While most streaming platforms advocate for maintaining the current rates, and publishers seek an increase, Amazon's proposal controversially suggests a reduction in payments. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.