REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this round of our weekly review of music industry news, we looked at what artists need in order to triumph in their battle against the DMCA, why HBO opted to. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After “Stairway To Heaven” Court Victory

Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven."  This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin Wins “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It's a case that could have cost $10's of. Continue reading

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THU. BRIEFING: Led Zep’s “Selective Memories” • 3D Audio • HBO Cancels ‘Vinyl’ • E1 + ole • More

THURSDAY 6.23.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Could Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" trial be the tipping point that forces copyright reform? Updated continuously under our More News tab ​

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10 Thankful Songs For Your Thanksgiving Playlist

"Alice's Restaurant" – Arlo Guthrie "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" – Sly & The Family Stone "Thank You" – Dido "The Thanksgiving Song" – Adam Sandler

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Music’s Guilty Pleasures Are Dead…And Bigger Than Ever

According to some recent data, the prevalence of streaming means that music listeners are no longer forced to publicly purchase their trashy pop favorites, with the result that these guilty. Continue reading

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Merchbar Hot Merch Chart September Edition: The Summer Touring Effect

Summer may be coming to an end soon, but we’re just seeing the results of what summer touring can do to merch sales along with a few surprises. Foo Fighters merch. Continue reading

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Major Artists You Won’t Find On Spotify Or Any Music Streaming Service

It didn't matter as much when streaming music was primarily attracting fan who prefer deep catalog over hits. But as more casual music fans convert to streaming, they are in for. Continue reading

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Have Large Music Festivals Peaked?

Music festivals here.  Music festivals there. Music festivals everywhere.  Are there too many music festivals?  Despite some signs to the contrary, legendary music manager and promoter Harvey Goldsmith says we. Continue reading

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Prince Has A Lawsuit On His Hands After Giving Away Someone Else’s Artistic Efforts

If there's one thing Prince has made clear over the years, it's this: don't mess with Prince's intellectual property. Now, he's teaching us to do as he says, not as he. Continue reading

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