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MLC sues Spotify over reduced royalty

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
May 18, 2024
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MLC sues Spotify over reduced royalty
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Music streaming giant Spotify has been sued in a US federal court for allegedly underpaying songwriters, composers, and publishers by tens of millions of dollars. The lawsuit was filed in New York on Thursday by the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), a non-profit organization that collects and distributes royalties from music streaming services.

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Why It Matters

The lawsuit highlights significant concerns regarding the financial fairness and transparency of royalty payments in the music streaming industry. Songwriters and publishers rely heavily on these royalties for their income, and any reduction in payments can have substantial economic impacts. If the allegations are accurate, Spotify’s actions could affect not only the involved parties but also set a precedent for how royalties are handled by streaming services in the future. The potential financial repercussions for songwriters and music publishers could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars, according to the MLC.

What They Are Saying

The MLC alleges that on March 1, Spotify reclassified its paid subscription services without advance notice, leading to a nearly 50 percent reduction in royalty payments. The reclassification involved Spotify’s Premium Individual, Duo, and Family subscription plans being labeled as Bundled Subscription Offerings due to the inclusion of audiobooks. However, the MLC argues that Premium subscribers already had access to audiobooks, and no new service was actually bundled with the subscriptions.

“The financial consequences of Spotify’s failure to meet its statutory obligations are enormous for songwriters and music publishers,” said the MLC. “If unchecked, the impact on songwriters and music publishers of Spotify’s unlawful underreporting could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.”

In response, Spotify stated that the lawsuit pertains to terms agreed upon by publishers and streaming services years ago. The company highlighted that it paid a “record amount” in royalties last year and is on track to pay even more in 2024. “We look forward to a swift resolution of this matter,” Spotify said, noting that it paid $9 billion to musicians and publishers last year, with about half of that amount going to independent artists.

Bottom Line

The lawsuit against Spotify raises crucial questions about the transparency and fairness of royalty payments in the music streaming industry. While Spotify claims compliance with previously agreed terms and highlights its significant royalty payouts, the MLC’s allegations suggest that the recent reclassification of subscription services could have severe financial impacts on songwriters and publishers. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for how streaming services manage and report royalty payments in the future.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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