Industry Oct 20, 2026
US Songwriter Payment Proposals and Amazon Criticism
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 music publishers for the period of 2028 to 2032, proposals have been submitted by various streaming services. While most services aim to maintain the current rates, publishers are advocating for an increase. Amazon has proposed a controversial rate cut.
Originally reported by Complete Music Update.
Originally reported by Complete Music Update.