Industry Jun 8, 2026
Spotify Faces Lawsuit Over Royalty Policies Affecting Independent Artists
In short
A Connecticut-based indie musician and attorney alleges the streamer's policies "materially reduce compensation to small creators."
Originally published by
Billboard
Spotify is being sued by a musician and attorney from Connecticut. The lawsuit alleges that the music streaming service's royalty rules disproportionately harm independent artists.
The plaintiff claims that Spotify's policies result in a significant reduction in compensation for smaller creators. Originally reported by Billboard.