{"id":105738,"date":"2025-08-14T15:56:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=105738"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:38:47","slug":"spotify-and-kobalt-strike-new-us-licensing-deal-to-support-songwriters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-and-kobalt-strike-new-us-licensing-deal-to-support-songwriters\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify and Kobalt strike new US licensing deal to support songwriters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">The multi-year partnership promises fairer payouts and fresh opportunities for US songwriters.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/upload-your-music-to-spotify-for-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a> has just signed a <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.spotify.com\/2025-08-13\/kobalt-and-spotify-strike-new-direct-licensing-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multi-year licensing deal<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobaltmusic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kobalt<\/a>, who claim to be the world&#8217;s largest independent music publisher. The agreement covers the US market and is designed to give songwriters more value and stronger protections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>A win for songwriters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deal looks to strengthen Spotify\u2019s commitment to songwriters, following earlier licensing deals made earlier this year with <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-and-warner-music-group-announce-new-multi-year-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Warner Music Group<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-and-universal-music-groups-new-deal-pushes-towards-the-future-of-streaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Music Publishing Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"tCq28YZfOG\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-and-universal-music-groups-new-deal-pushes-towards-the-future-of-streaming\/\">Spotify and Universal Music Group\u2019s new deal pushes towards the future of streaming<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spotify and Universal Music Group\u2019s new deal pushes towards the future of streaming&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotify-and-universal-music-groups-new-deal-pushes-towards-the-future-of-streaming\/embed\/#?secret=tCq28YZfOG\" data-secret=\"tCq28YZfOG\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kobalt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobaltmusic.com\/who-we-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">represents some impressive artists<\/a>, including Roddy Ricch, Max Martin, FINNEAS, Karol G, Andrew Watt, Stevie Nicks, Phoebe Bridgers, The Lumineers, Gunna, Justin Quiles, The Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, and many more. For them, this move signals a solid step forward for fair compensation and more opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Why this matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Central to the agreement is Spotify\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/are-audiobooks-earning-artists-less\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">audiobook bundling<\/a> issue. Introduced last year, the bundling allowed Spotify to lower mechanical royalty rates paid to publishers and songwriters. Under the new deal, US songwriters represented by Kobalt should now see better royalty payouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>\u201cThis deal reaffirms our unwavering commitment to ensuring our songwriters are paid fairly for their work, and underscores the importance of progressive licensing models that reflect the real-world use of music across digital platforms.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><cite>Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"PCkmv5iLXr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/are-audiobooks-earning-artists-less\/\">Spotify audiobooks to impact songwriters earnings<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Spotify audiobooks to impact songwriters earnings&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/are-audiobooks-earning-artists-less\/embed\/#?secret=PCkmv5iLXr\" data-secret=\"PCkmv5iLXr\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>More than just better royalties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Spotify hints that the deal could also pave the way for new formats and innovations. This could open the door for more opportunities that could be integrated into the platform\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/is-spotifys-super-premium-tier-still-coming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">long-rumoured<\/a> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/spotifys-new-music-pro-tier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">super-premium<\/a>\u201d tier, with AI remixing tools being reported as part of a broader <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/what-is-streaming-2-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Streaming 2.0<\/a> push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>\u201cThis agreement with Kobalt boosts our support of songwriters through a licensing model that unlocks new growth and will expand the way music is made and shared today.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><cite>Alex Norstr\u00f6m, Co-President &amp; Chief Business Officer at Spotify<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Rs5seTqlsu\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/what-is-streaming-2-0\/\">What is Streaming 2.0?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;What is Streaming 2.0?&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/what-is-streaming-2-0\/embed\/#?secret=Rs5seTqlsu\" data-secret=\"Rs5seTqlsu\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>The takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the final details aren\u2019t public, this partnership sends a clear message: Spotify and Kobalt are working to ensure US songwriters get a better deal. With potential opportunities on the horizon, it shows Spotify\u2019s ongoing commitment to continually improving its platform for artists and fans alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an independent artist, songwriter or publisher, now is the time to make sure you\u2019re collecting all the royalties you deserve. 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