A revisited version of the Protect Working Musicians Act, which was first introduced in 2021, could allow independent artists in the US to negotiate “fairer rates” with major streaming platforms, Billboard reports.
The congressional bill has been updated by Rep. Deborah Ross of North Carolina – but is yet to pass the US House. If it does, artists could be given the chance to collectively bargain with the likes of Spotify and Apple Music for better royalty rates.
The bill…
