Soundcloud, Netflix, Vimeo And Other Streamers Sued Over Offline Playback Patent

It seems someone has once again been trip-trapping over the patent trolls' bridge, with the recent news that Blackbrid Technologies (a bonafide patent troll company) is sueing multiple streaming companies. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Grammy’s Race Problem • Facebook Makes Music Play • Lefsetz Helms New Conferences • More

WEDNESDAY 2.15.16 Music Business News From Around The Web "Achieving the ideal of equality is proving as heartbreakingly difficult for the recording industry as it is for all of America.". Continue reading

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This Fortnight In Music Supervision & Sync: The Young Pope • Springsteen Does Harry Potter • Superbowl Synch • More

[UPDATED] A complete run through of the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision in in film, tv, gaming and much more over the past fortnight, courtesy of Synchblog.  

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TUE. BRIEF: Apple Tips • Grammy Gains • Prince Is Played • Facebook Soundtracks • Musical.ly • More

TUESDAY 2.14.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Apple Music has passed 20 million subscribers in 15 months.  I'm supposed to be impressed, but I'm not.  This is Apple,. Continue reading

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The Music Business Is More Innovative Than You Think

While some may believe that the music industry has lost it's ability to innovate, the reality is something very different, and as music and tech continue to grow and develop. Continue reading

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African American Museum Exhibit Explores Musical Roots

As a way of recognizing African American History Month, the Smithsonian is drawing attention to its 'Musical Crossroads' exhibit at its new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Continue reading

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SoundCloud Accuses Financial Times Of Fake News That It’s “Begging For Money” As 2 Top Execs Exit

Soundcloud was playing defense today, after weekend reports that two top SoundCloud executives had exited the company and that it is now "begging for money"; calling much of the account. Continue reading

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This Week In Music Commentary

Music commentators had plenty to say this week! A Trump adviser weighs in on intellectual property theft in an uninformed and unhelpful way, meanwhile we tackle the difference between plagiarism and. Continue reading

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Trump Advisor Pens Useless, Uninformed Piece On Intellectual Property Theft

Although it's hardly at the forefront of current political issues, a recent and rather clueless piece in Business Insider regarding intellectual property and its theft from one of the members. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEF: Twitter Stumbles • HitsMeUp To Launch Video Hub • Songwriters Fight DOJ • Stars Curate Vinyl Service • More

Thursday 2.9.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Shades Of MySpace: Twitter is far from done, but its struggles serve as a reminder of the danger of building a. Continue reading

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