Streaming services must give songwriters a 44 percent pay hike

This isn’t exactly what writers wanted. They were hoping to be paid per stream, which would give them a direct stake in the success of a popular tune. However, the National Music Publishers Association’s David Israelite called it the “best songwriters have ever had” under the current compulsory license system. There’s no guarantee this will …

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