UMG, Believe and the productization of music [MARK MULLIGAN]
A hedge fund buying 10% of UMG and Believe’s $400M IPO are part of a trend fundamentally reshaping the music industry. “This trend, with good cause, has been referred to. Continue reading
Women lead RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards May 2021
Kacey Musgrave, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion, and Dua Lipa are among the May 2021 recipients of RIAA Gold & Platinum Awards. See the full list of new and past. Continue reading
SAG-AFTRA names Duncan Crabtree-Ireland new executive director
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will begin serving a three-year contract as the Executive Director of entertainment union SAG-AFTRA. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network The Board of Los Angeles-based entertainment. Continue reading
Grammys revise Award rules, release 2021-22 deadlines
The Grammys released their newest calendar Wednesday along with some significant rules and eligibility changes. The biggest change is the expansion of eligibility for credited producers, songwriters, and engineers in. Continue reading
How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”
In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading
What ban? Morgan Wallen wins 3 Billboard Music Awards…
Morgan Wallen has won three Billboard Music Awards despite much of the music industry promising to ban the country star after he was caught on video using the n-word. This. Continue reading
What next for music as streaming growth slows? [MARK MULLIGAN]
MIDiA top analyst Mark Mulligan looks at what’s next for music and the music industry. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry Blog The pandemic-defined 2020 was an. Continue reading
If you’re going to defend a satirical song from a copyright lawsuit, don’t attempt a bunch of stupid alternative arguments first
In a recent legal misstep, Australian mining billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer squandered his opportunity at the satire defense for unauthorized use of a Twisted Sister hit by first. Continue reading
Spotify kicks up prices (but don’t expect any dramatic effects)
Spotify recently announced its plan to hike prices in the UK and other parts of Europe, with the US set to follow after. While big news for music streaming, which. Continue reading
Labels file lawsuit alleging Vimeo failed to stop unlicensed music
Global music industry trade group IFPI, its Italian counterpart FIMI, and the Italian anti-piracy organization FPM have coordinated a legal action on behalf of their record company members against Vimeo.. Continue reading
