Spotify and Amazon ‘sue songwriters’ with appeal against 44% royalty rise in the United States – Music Business Worldwide
On January 27, 2018 MBW reported on the CRB’s landmark decision, which stated that royalty rates paid to songwriters in the US from on-demand subscription streaming would rise by 44% over the next five years. That decision was ratified last month (February 5), when the CRB published the final rates and terms for songwriters.Streaming companies were given 30 days to lodge official opposition to the ruling if they wished. The likes of Apple Music declined to do so – but it’s a different case for Spotify and Amazon, which have now both filed a notice of appeal. Pandora and Google have also asked the CRB to review its decision.
Thank you Apple, and shame on you Spotify, Amazon, Pandora and Google.
I used to buy all your stuff from ssri, but I see bandcamp is now the thing. I’m also looking to release some music, and thank you for your blog and experience as you have put some actual figures (in previous articles) on commission you get from people like this…
https://www.theonion.com/spotify-celebrates-100th-dollar-given-to-artists-1844943985