State of Live survey NIVA

1 week left for NIVA independent State Of Live survey

There’s just 1 week left for indie venues, festivals and promoters to take the NIVA State of Live survey, the first ever independent economic study of the U.S. independent live sector.

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FCC investigates iHeart for Payola. Is Spotify next?

As the FCC investigates iHeart for payola, Chris Castle asks if Spotify will be next over playlist practices and fair compensation.

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Clio Music Award winners music marketing trends

Clio Music Award winners: Pearl Jam, Megan Thee, More

The Clio Music Awards winners have been announced for 2025 recognizing creative excellence in music marketing and the use of music in advertising globally.

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Craft vs Character: A Problem The Music Industry Must Fix

Craft vs Character: The music industry is trapped in a system that rewards personality over craft, forcing artists to become content creators first and musicians second, writes Mark Mulligan.

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‘Blowing Up The Compulsory’ License for Songs: Chris Castle

There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle.

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UMG just assigned 100K ISNI IDs: You need to get one too

Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced its official adoption of ISNI IDs as a global identifier assigned to anyone involved in the creation of intellectual property.

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Soundexchange distributions

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024

SoundExchange distributed $1B in 2024, up 4.9% over the previous year.

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The Art of Vocal Production With Prince Charles Alexander

Lean the art of vocal production as Prince Charles Alexander shares insider secrets on working with legends like Biggie and Beyoncé and shaping the next generation of music producers at Berklee Online. Learn his insights on AI, vocal emotion, and making sure you get credit for your work.

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6 Questions with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies

We caught up with country-folk favorites Wild Ponies for this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With’ on their way to Montreal to showcase at Folk Alliance conference.

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AI copyright decision

What the Reuters AI copyright decision means for the music industry

In a major Reuters AI copyright decision the court sided with creators, setting a new legal precedent. Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA explains Reuters vs. Ross and how the impact on the music industry is still unfolding.

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