YouTube and music labels clash again over 'meagre' artist royalties

Industry body RIAA takes aim at 'some technology giants' but Google claims 'apples to oranges' comparisons sell its contribution short

YouTube is at loggerheads with music labels - again - after US industry body the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) criticised Google's video service for the low royalties it pays out to music rightsholders.

In its annual report on the US recorded-music market, the RIAA called out the "meagre" royalties paid out by YouTube and other free streaming services.