American Association of Independent Music

Phono V streaming rate proposals filed with US Copyright Royalty Board, as DIMA points to 30% growth in publishing revenues since 2022

The proceeding will set the mechanical rates on-demand streaming services pay US songwriters and publishers from 2028 through 2032.

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The US Copyright Office is hiking registration fees by 43%. Independent music orgs say many artists won’t be able to afford it.

With the fee hike, independent creators could lose access to the Copyright Claims Board, a more affordable way to pursue infringement cases, the coalition said.