Music Business

MLC Black Box funds still unpaid as royalties pass $2.4B

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has collected more than $2.4 billion from DSP on behalf of songwriters and publishers. But about 50% of unmatched or so called MLC “Black Box” funds remain unpaid.

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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International Creators Protect Music with Cosynd

Learn how international creators protect music with ease using Cosynd’s comprehensive copyright tools. Don’t let legal complexities hold you back—learn the steps to protect your music globally today. International Creators. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 10/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: cosyned, DIY, DIY musicians, indie music, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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Music Industry News Summary Delivered Free Daily

The best way to stay on top of the fast-changing music industry, the latest in music marketing, and the most interesting music tech startups is the Hypebot Daily Newsletter – a music industry news summary delivered free every daily.

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Financial Impact of Songwriter Catalog Sales

Pink Floyd catalog sale: How will brands use this iconic music?

The Pink Floyd catalog sale to Sony Music for $400 million opens the door for their hits to appear in movies and ads. Will brands find creative ways to use this iconic progressive music?

Alana Bonilla on 10/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Label market share • TikTok squeezes indies • Tour rider excesses • More

Episode 218 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s music business podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 10/14/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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REWIND: New music industry’s last week in review

It was a busy week by any definition and the music industry was no exception, with TikTok’s standoff with indie labels and changing media monetization, Taylor Swift empowering artists in. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 10/12/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Italian Band Nu Genea Revives Neapolitan Funk and Disco

From Naples to the global stage, Neapolitan funk band Nu Genea is bringing Italy’s disco-funk legacy out of the shadows.

Alana Bonilla on 10/11/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: disco, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, naples, Nu Genea

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The Music Creator Economy: Reshaping Opportunities for Artists [Mark Mulligan]

Explore how the evolving landscape of the music creator economy is reshaping opportunities for artists and industry professionals alike.

Alana Bonilla on 10/10/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Limp Bizkit has filed a lawsuit alleging $200M in unpaid UMG Royalties

Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit has filed a lawsuit alleging $200 million in unpaid royalties from Universal Music Group. It raises questions about transparency and royalty payments in all major record. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 10/10/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music law, musician, musicians

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