A&R Meets AI: Why Your Next Label Rep Could Be A Robot

While record label talent scouting may have seemed like one bastion of the industry that was safe from artificial intelligence, Warner Music Group clearly feels differently, having recently acquired Sodatone,. Continue reading

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A Brief Look At Live Performance Agreements [Part 2]

In this second installment of a two part series, Justin M. Jacobson addresses additional clauses artists and musicians should be aware of in live performance agreements, such as those surrounding. Continue reading

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Canadian Music Industry Confirms (Again) Enough Is Never Enough For Copyright Companies

Since its inception, copyright has consistently grown to become longer, broader and stronger; writes Glyn Moody, as most recently evidenced by a 30 page reform proposal from the Canadian Music. Continue reading

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Prince Estate Still In Legal Limbo After 2 Years

In the two years since rock legend Prince died, his heirs are still waiting to collect on the late rocker’s estate, but the same cannot be said about lawyers, bankers,. Continue reading

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Hi-Rez Streamer Qobuz Names CEO, Plots Summer US Launch

Qobuz, the EU based high resolution music streaming and download service, has named music-industry vet Yann Miossec as CEO. Miossec was EVP of Warner Music France. and is tasked with. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify: Plans Leak, Apple Curator Defects • KEXP Scores $10M • iHeart Expands Playlist Radio •

TUESDAY 4.17.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under More News tab

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KendricK Lamar Wins Pulitzer Prize For ‘Damn’

Kendrick Lamar has won the Pulitzer Prize for music for his album Damn. Lamar is the first rapper to win the award which has previously only gone to classical and. Continue reading

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Mariah Carey Ex-Manager Claims Breach Of Contract, Details Emerge

[UPDATED] Mariah Carey was hit with breach of contract claims from her former manager, Stella Stopler, in a summons with notice filed on April 13 in Manhattan Supreme Court.

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Facebook’s Struggles Are Good For Musicians, Marketers

Facebook's troubles are front page news. Data from 87 million users was compromised, #deletefacebook has been trending on Twitter on and off for days and  Congress is considering regulations after. Continue reading

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Shovels And Rope Talk Running Their Own Festival [INTERVIEW]

In this interview NoiseTrade sat down with indie-folk duo Shovels and Rope to discuss the own managed and curated festival, High Water, a year after its initial launch, as well. Continue reading

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