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Federal Register · May 16, 2025
The title they went with Determination of Rates and Terms for Digital Performance of Sound Recordings and Making of Ephemeral Copies To Facilitate Those Performances (Web VI) Noisy translates that to

Radio stations will pay more to stream music online, starting in 2026

What happened
The US Copyright Royalty Board has proposed new rates for how much commercial radio stations must pay to stream music online. These rates will apply from 2026 through 2030, increasing the cost for stations to play songs over the internet.
Why it matters
For years, the rates radio stations pay to stream music have been a constant battle between broadcasters and record labels. These new proposed rates mean that radio stations will likely pay more to stream music, which could affect their business models. It also means that record labels and artists will get a larger share of revenue from online broadcasts.
The signal
Watch for comments from commercial broadcasters and record labels during the public comment period, which will indicate how much resistance or acceptance these proposed rates will face.
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