TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Topping the Hypebot charts this week, we have pieces on Kanye West's uncensored "Famous" video, why Trent Reznor is wrong about Apple Music, YouTube's drop in importance as other streaming. Continue reading
RIAA Gold And Platinum Awards June 2016
Artists as diverse as Bruno Mars, Fun, Jason Mraz and Creedence Clearwater Revival are all among the 110 Digital Single Certifications and 49 Album Awards presented by the RIAA in. Continue reading
YouTube Past And Present: 10 Things We Learned At VidCon
At this year's VidCon, a rapidly growing annual conference for the online video community, we learned about the state of YouTube, and where we can expect the video sharing site. Continue reading
Why Independent Music Publishers Should Wait to Join Class Action Against Spotify [MONICA CORTON, DAVID LOWERY]
Today is the last day for music publishers to sign on to participate in the Spotify and NMPA (National Music Publishers Association) settlement agreement. But independent musician and songwriter David Lowery. Continue reading
“Happy Birthday” Officially Enters Public Domain
After a long legal battle, "Happy Birthday To You" has entered the public domain. It's part of a growing list of "moder" songs whose legal status is shifting as copyrights. Continue reading
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
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
Downtown Music Justin Kalifowitz Talks Publishing, Big Ideas For 2016
Here Brian Mansfield speaks with Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of the dynamic and versatile Downtown Music Publishing, discussing the state of music publishing, the success of the company's royalty collection service Songtrust, and where. Continue reading
