Tag: Authors and Publishers

U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever

Publishers have been trying to follow the lead of record labels to bypass BMI and ASCAP to cut direct licensing deals with digital services. A U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alan Cross, Alison J. Nathan, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Performance rights organisation, record label, United States, Universal Music Group

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Jay Z’s Debut Album Disappears From Spotify, But You Can Still Find It On TIDAL

Exclusive content has become the latest weapon in the battle for streaming music subscribers. A deep pocketed Apple is expected to make them part of its June music relaunch. But. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alicia Keys, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Arcade Fire, Aspiro, Authors and Publishers, Google, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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Rdio Names Warner/Chappell Music Exec Iain Morris As VP Global Music Publishing

Music streaming service Rdio has named Iain Morris as Vice President of Global Music Publishing. Prior to joining Rdio, Morris was Head of Digital, EMEA at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing.

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, BuzzFeed, Copyright registration, Happy Birthday to You, Mildred J. Hill, United States district court, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music, YouTube

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: US, EU Eye Streaming Music Probe • GrooveShark Loses To EMI • SeatGeek Adds $62M • More News

FRIDAY 4.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Android (operating system), Artist, Audacious (software), Authors and Publishers, Brooklyn, Business development, Chuck Schumer, Coast, United States, YouTube

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: TIDAL Answers Critics, EU Vets Apple Streaming Plans, Vivendi’s Music Fight & More

THURSDAY 4.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: A. J. Hinch, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Africa, Alabama, Alfredo Simón, American Society of Composers, Approved drug, Arizona, Arkansas, Artist, Authors and Publishers

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Concord and Bicycle Music Merge, Raise $100 Million and Acquires Vanguard, Sugar Hill Records

Don't blink or you'll miss something important: Concord Music Group has merged with The Bicycle Music Company, raised $100 million, and acquired indie labels Vanguard and Sugar Hill.

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albuquerque, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Bad Moon Rising (song), Basel, concert, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, Memphis, New Mexico, Tennessee

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: More TIDAL “Feedback”, Bertlesmann Reports Profits, Pandora + CarPlay & More

WEDNESDAY 4.1.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, American Society of Composers, Antisemitism, Artist, ASAP Rocky, Ashkelon Academic College, Authors and Publishers, Avocado, Bariatric surgery, Billboard 200, YouTube

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: TIDAL Launch Reaction, Deezer Elite Adds Asia, Facebook Subscribe, Yik Yak & More

TUESDAY 3.31.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 03/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Aaron Swartz, Adobe Systems, Airbus, American City Business Journals, American Society of Composers, Apple iPhone 5S, Army, Artist, Asset, Authors and Publishers, PR Newswire

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Present Shock: When Music’s Future Arrives In The Here And Now [Kyle Bylin]

Has the conversation about streaming music services changed in recent years? Has music's future entered the absolute present? If so, how did music execs and indie artists react. Kyle Bylin, a tech. Continue reading

admin on 03/30/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Financial Times, Inc., iTunes, Lee Thomas Miller, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Jay Z TIDAL Relaunch Today, Sony Playstation Adds Free Spotify Music, Vivendi & More

MONDAY 3.30.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 48 Hours (TV series), Airbus, American Society of Composers, Anthony Travers, Apprenticeship, Artist, Assassin's Creed, Australia, Authors and Publishers, Ben Phillips (cricketer), Brighouse

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