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Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Spotify growth, UMG, WMG, Copyright termination & More

Episode 235 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

Bruce Houghton on 02/10/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Mixing Janelle Monáe and shaping Live Sound: Amanda Davis

Amanda Davis, a top live sound engineer mixing Janelle Monáe, Ella Mai and others, opens up about her career and what it takes to succeed on the road. From balancing high-pressure moments to mentoring future engineers, she shares the real stories behind her journey.

Alana Bonilla on 02/06/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Content Copyright rules

US updates AI-Generated Content Copyright rules

The US Copyright Office just set the record straight on AI-generated content copyright. and the rulings could change everything for creators. From what can and can’t be copyrighted to the future of AI-assisted works, here are five key takeaways.

Alana Bonilla on 02/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Spotify earnings report

Spotify Q4 hits records, will ‘double down on music’ in 2025

Spotify Q4 2024 earnings were announced Tuesday, ending its first year of profitability strong across most key metrics. During the earnings call, CEO Daniel Ek promised to “double down on music” after years of expansion in other audio and video categories and to accelerate new product releases.

Bruce Houghton on 02/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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$1B sale puts Marshall Amps in Corporate Hands

Marshall Amps and the Marshall Group just sold for $1.16 billion, and the new owners aren’t exactly known for their involvement in music. Could this be the beginning of the. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 02/04/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Why songwriters hate Spotify, UMG Spotify deal, Power Players predict, Tony van Veen & More

Episode 234 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE:

Bruce Houghton on 02/03/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé 

Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé Mood Machine: Jay Gilbert interviews

On a special edition of the Your Morning Coffee podcast, co-host Jay Gilbert sits down with author Liz Pelly of Spotify exposé “Mood Machine, the Rise of Spotify and the Costs. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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musicians vs big tech

Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/30/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

Bruce Houghton on 01/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Longtime Bandzoogle executive Dave Cool has been named President of MySeat Media

Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool named President of MySeat artist app platform

Longtime Bandzoogle executive Dave Cool has been named President of MySeat Media, the artist branded app platform.

Bruce Houghton on 01/29/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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