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Music Publishing News Roundup 7.17.2015: YouTube Music Key • Apple Inquiry • PRS Controversy

Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki explains why Music Key will be different from other streaming services. At Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech event this week, Wojcicki explained that Music Key is video based, serving. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/17/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Hell Has Not Frozen Over: The Absurdity Of The Spotify Antitrust Investigations Into Apple Music

You’ve probably heard that Apple and the major labels are being “investigated” over Apple Music by the Department of Justice, the European Commission as well as State attorneys general for. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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International Artists Assoc. Reacts To Leaked Sony Spotify Contract [Full Text Of Letter To Regulators]

Following the leak of a revealing contract between Sony Music and Spotify, the recently formed International Artist's Association has joined managers in calling for contract transparency and better terms for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/26/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bandcamp Dilemma: Name Your Price or Pay Mine?

While most artists would like to make a little money off their recordings to keep their tour van on the road or to fund their next release, many new acts. Continue reading

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Violinist Bobby Valentino Alleges Shady Accounting By The UK’s PRS For Music

[Updated] One of the strongest arguments against such binaries as the Music Industry (including artists) vs. Tech Companies is the long history of music companies ripping off musicians through lack. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/17/2012 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)
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