Supreme Court eyes Section 230 ruling that could be BAD for musicians
This week the U.S. Supreme Court began arguments on the Gonzalez and Taamneh cases, and their rulings either could dial back or eliminate existing protections that web platforms have from. Continue reading
How do Spotify royalties work?
While many argue that Spotify royalties should be higher, the specifics of how those royalties are calculated aren’t always well understood. This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post answers that question.. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Marni Greenberg exits YouTube • $15B in Sweetwater sales • Splice licenses • Reservoir adds Dion
YouTube and Google’s popular Head Of Music Communications, Marni Greenberg, is one of the 12,000 laid off by the tech giant this week. We’ll let you know the lucky company. Continue reading
New J. Cole track was written after he searched for himself on YouTube
J. Cole wrote and released his new track ‘Procrastination (Broke)’ after he searched “J. Cole type beat” on YouTube and found a beat by producer Bvtman. Released just yesterday, Wednesday,. Continue reading
Music sync had a record year, 3 experts share predictions for what’s ahead
2022 was a record year for the music sync business, with revenue from TV, film, and advertising up an impressive 29.9% year over year by the midyear mark. As a. Continue reading
Ariel Hyatt interviews Emily White on her #1 music business podcast ‘How to Build a Sustainable Music Career & Collect All Revenue Streams’
Two independent music veterans, Emily White and Ariel Hyatt, discuss White’s top-rated podcast, its move to livestreaming music platform Volume.com, and how it is helping musicians build sustainable careers. by. Continue reading
350+ artists demand streaming royalty rule change, Publishers disagree
A letter organized by the Music Artists Coalition was signed by more than 350 artists, songwriters, and managers supporting a US Copyright Office proposal that would change how the MLC. Continue reading
How do TikTok royalties work?
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: The industry is now pushing TokTok to pay more for music, which could be good news for all creators. But in the meantime, most of us don’t know. Continue reading
The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ is Spotify’s most-streamed track ever
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” has taken over Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” to become Spotify’s most-streamed song of all time. The track was released in November 2019 as the second single from his. Continue reading
5 important Music Industry Stories you missed over the Holiday break
The music industry is known for its near-complete end-of-year shutdown. But while you were (we hope) enjoying family and friends and resting up for an amazing year ahead, music news. Continue reading
