Tag: Anti-competitive practices

Millions Likely To Sign Up For Apple Music’s Free 3 Month Trial; Leaked Contracts Show Artists, Labels To Be Paid Nothing

[UPDATED] When it launches on June 30th, Apple Music will offer a 3 free month trial; and Apple contracts leaked to Hypebot show artists and labels won't receive any compensation. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Anti-competitive practices, Apple Inc., Believe Digital, Berklee College of Music, Billboard Magazine, Canada, Contract, music industry, Spotify, Streaming media

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This Week in Music Commentary

Spotify, One Hit Wonders, Music and Fashion and Piracy past and present all were given great consideration during this very active week in music commentary. Perhaps you have something to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Anti-competitive practices, Apple Inc., iTunes, music industry, Napster, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, User-generated content, YouTube

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Contract Leak Shows How Sony Let Spotify Get Off Cheap

Yesterday the 2011-2013 contract between Sony Music and Spotify leaked online. Fascinating reading, it offers as many questions as answers. David Lowery took a look at the deal and noticed,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Anti-competitive practices, Apple Inc., Aspiro, Authors and Publishers, music industry, record label, royalties, Spotify, The Rolling Stones, YouTube

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