The next round of U.S. streaming mechanical royalty rates is now being debated, and the outcome could shape how songwriters and publishers are paid from
DIAGNOSIS: The industry record is real. So is the gap. Spotify says it paid more than $11 billion to music rights holders in 2025, up
Talent creates the opportunity. Infrastructure protects the value. For years, many independent creators built their royalty expectations around streaming. You released music to digital platforms,
By Tami LaTrell: Music business executive, music publishing expert, educator, and founder of The Mezzo Agency On September 17, 2026, SoundExchange and Music Nation Copyrights
A stream, download, broadcast, or licensed use does not automatically become money in your account. Before royalties reach you, your music must be registered, identified,
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