It will look into claims of unfairness amid reports labels receive the lion's share of royalties.
The music streaming industry is to be investigated by the government over suggestions that artists do not receive their fair share of royalties
The government has been investigating music streaming since 2019, and in 2021 identified an "imbalance" in royalties. Sophie Jones, chief executive of the British Phonographic Industry, said she was concerned it might discourage investment at a time when there was the prospect of increased competition from artificial intelligence.
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