CRBFinal Rule
Cost of Living Adjustment: Royalty Rates and Terms for Making and Distributing Phonorecords
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Summary
This regulation adjusts the royalty rates that music streaming services and other companies must pay to musicians and songwriters for using their recorded songs. The Copyright Royalty Board updates these payment rates periodically to account for inflation, ensuring that artists receive fair compensation as the cost of living changes.
Key Points
- 1Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music must adjust how much they pay artists based on a cost-of-living increase
- 2The new rates apply to companies that make and distribute recorded music to the public
- 3This affects what music consumers pay for subscriptions, as companies may adjust prices to cover higher royalty costs
- 4Musicians and songwriters benefit from higher payments that better reflect current economic conditions
- 5The adjustment takes effect following the publication date and applies to future licensing agreements
Key Dates
Published
December 1, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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