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Announced on 8 October, the deal aims to deliver increased value for songwriters and their representatives, marking Spotify\u2019s latest direct partnership with a major music publisher in the US market.<\/p>\n
The agreement follows a series of similar deals struck by Spotify in recent months. In September, the streaming service signed a direct US licensing deal with Kobalt, while earlier this year it concluded separate arrangements with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Warner Chappell Music, and Sony Music Publishing.<\/p>\n
Under the new framework, pay-outs to songwriters and publishers will include both remuneration from Spotify\u2019s direct licensing agreement and the statutory payments they receive through the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). According to Spotify, this approach is expected to yield higher overall royalties than those provided solely under the MLC\u2019s audiobook bundle payment system.<\/p>\n
That previous audiobook bundle structure, introduced in March 2024, significantly reduced the rate of mechanical royalties paid to publishers and songwriters in the US, prompting industry concern.<\/p>\n
In a joint statement, Spotify and BMG said the new deal represents \u201ca practical step toward a more flexible licensing model\u201d and aims to ensure songwriters benefit more directly from streaming growth.<\/p>\n
Spotify\u2019s co-president and chief business officer, Alex Norstr\u00f6m, said the agreement reflects the company\u2019s commitment to strengthening collaboration across the music industry. \u201cOur partnership with BMG advances that vision with renewed support for songwriters through a licensing model that will enhance how music is enjoyed on our platform,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
BMG CEO Thomas Coesfeld said the deal reinforces the company\u2019s goal of ensuring fair representation and reward for songwriters. He described the model as \u201cprogressive\u201d and aligned with real-world music consumption across digital platforms. Coesfeld also expressed support for Spotify\u2019s stance on developing artificial intelligence protections, noting that such policies align with BMG\u2019s approach to safeguarding artists\u2019 rights and ensuring fair remuneration.<\/p>\n
BMG\u2019s new agreement follows its 2023 decision to bring digital and streaming operations in-house, giving the company greater control over platform relationships, data use, and catalogue management. The move came shortly after Coesfeld assumed leadership as CEO.<\/p>\n
The company recently appointed Monti Olson to lead its North American publishing operations, with a focus on signings and catalogue acquisitions. Speaking after BMG\u2019s mid-year results, Coesfeld said publishing would remain the company\u2019s main revenue driver, with continued investment in its global operations as streaming markets expand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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