Industry Oct 19, 2026
Streaming Services Submit 2028-2032 Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
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Music Business Worldwide
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have submitted their proposed royalty rates for the 2028-2032 period to the Copyright Royalty Board.
This decision will impact US songwriter and music publisher payments. While most services aim to maintain current rates and publishers seek an increase, Amazon has proposed a rate cut, drawing criticism from the NMPA.