Spotify and Sony Music Group have agreed an extension and expansion of their longstanding global partnership.
It follows new deals with Universal Music and Warner Music announced in 2025 – and, like those, it promises new product offerings.
Significantly, these latest deals include a new direct licensing arrangement in the US for Sony Music Publishing. It means that all three majors now have direct publishing agreements with Spotify – a shift away from the traditional Copyright Royalty Board model.
The publishing deal is designed to ensure that “songwriters share more directly in the growth of streaming”, according to the announcement.
“As part of their ongoing collaboration, Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Music Publishing have each entered into multi-year agreements with Spotify focused on delivering continued growth and innovation in music streaming that provides greater value for artists, songwriters and consumers worldwide,” said a statement. “The companies will work together to keep improving the listening experience while creating more opportunities for artists and songwriters to reach audiences everywhere.”
These initiatives are set to launch new product offerings, including enhanced audio and visual formats that enable deeper engagement with fans.
Sony Music Group and Spotify have long been mutually committed to advancing music streaming and growing the marketplace for all
Rob Stringer
"Our partnership with Sony is built on a shared drive to shape the future of music,” said Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder and CEO. “Together, we're accelerating the pace of innovation to create powerful new opportunities and increasing revenue for artists and songwriters. These agreements aren't just a milestone; they’re a catalyst for building a more dynamic and prosperous music ecosystem for everyone."
Rob Stringer, chairman of Sony Music Group, said: “Sony Music Group and Spotify have long been mutually committed to advancing music streaming and growing the marketplace for all. This is further reflected in our new agreements where we’re working to develop futuristic approaches that ensure our artists and songwriters remain appropriately compensated for their work, and audiences are getting a high-quality experience that’s ever evolving.”
"These deals with Sony Music Group are built to better support artists and songwriters by unlocking new formats and forging deeper connections with fans,” said Alex Norström, co-president & chief business officer at Spotify. “This alignment creates space for new opportunities and long-term growth for everyone involved."
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