Industry Oct 20, 2026
Streaming Services Vie Over US Songwriter Payments
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 the US Copyright Royalty Board prepares to decide on streaming royalty rates for songwriters and publishers for 2028-2032, disagreements have emerged. While most streaming services aim to maintain current rates, publishers are seeking an increase. Amazon has controversially proposed a rate cut. Originally reported by Complete Music Update.