Industry Oct 20, 2026
Streaming service proposals for US songwriter payments post-2027
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
The US Copyright Royalty Board is set to decide on streaming service royalty rates for songwriters and music publishers in the US market for the period of 2028-2032. While most streaming services propose maintaining the current rates, and publishers advocate for an increase, Amazon has controversially suggested a rate reduction. NMPA has identified Amazon as the primary offender in this matter. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.