Publisher and Platform Licensing Disputes in the music industry refer to the ongoing legal and financial disagreements between music publishers, who represent songwriters and composers, and digital platforms such as streaming services and social media companies. These disputes often center on issues like royalty rates, the unauthorized use of copyrighted music, and the interpretation of licensing agreements. Recent examples include conflicts between the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) and Spotify over podcast music usage¹, and disputes involving YouTube and various music publishers over licensing renewals².