Songwriter Rate Appeal To Be ‘Long Drawn Out Process’ says Spotify Exec
Spotify and other streamers (sans Apple) have appealed new songwriter royalty rates set by the US Copyright Royalty Board, effectively ensuring that the increase is unlikely to flow to songwriters. Continue reading
Despite Streaming’s Growth, Music Industry Remains Half The Size It Was In 1999
While paid streaming subscriptions have, in many circles, been billed as the savior of the music industry, the reality is that the business is still operating at a severely reduced. Continue reading
Music Industry’s Revenue Growth Continues, But There Are Warning Signs
New numbers released by the RIAA show that recorded music revenues have continued to grow over the past year, reaching an uptick of 13% overall. This is good news for. Continue reading
Artists Are Increasingly Rejecting Record Deals
Some record executives are starting to sweat, as the music industry morphs into one where the climate is significantly more favorable towards a DIY way of doing business and many. Continue reading
New Study By Goldman Sachs Forecasts Double-Digit Growth For Music Biz
[UPDATED] The music business had a tough go of it earlier this decade. but more recently things have certainly taken a turn for the better. Thankfully, this trend shows no. Continue reading
Black Music Execs Are Finally Rising Faster
Black music industry executives are rising faster in 2019, according to Billboard Magazine. “We need to fight for our seat at the table,” one major label senior VP told Billboard’s Gail. Continue reading
SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Stronger Sound Recording Deal
The members of performers union SAG-AFTRA have voted to approve the tentative deal struck with the major labels for sound recordings back in October. The new SAG-AFTRA Sound Recordings Code includes sound. Continue reading
The Music Business Is About More Than Just The Big Three
While Sony, Universal and Warner are the music industry's biggest players, there is a lot more going on with the music business that doesn't involve these three giants, as Professor. Continue reading
Ups and Downs A Big Push From A Major Record Label
Dave Lopez, lead guitarist from the band Flipsyde joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast to share the band’s story of being discovered and signed. Continue reading
Spotify Direct Deals vs Major Label Artists – Who Wins?
Spotify has drawn fire for making direct deals with artists. But while it might offer a higher net royalty rate, are these deals really good for artists overall vs. the. Continue reading
