Music royalties for physical records and downloads just went up with inflation

The US Copyright Royalty Board increased the royalty rates that record labels and streaming services pay to songwriters for physical records and permanent downloads. This means songwriters will get slightly more money each time their music is sold on a CD, vinyl, or as a permanent digital download.

Every year, the rates paid to songwriters for their music are adjusted for inflation. This is a small, routine change, but it ensures that the value of a songwriter's earnings does not erode over time. It also means that the cost of producing and distributing physical music and permanent downloads will slightly increase for record labels and digital music stores.