Amazon demands refunds of Streaming Music Overpayments [Chris Castle]

Now that the Copyright Royalty Board has set streaming royalty rates, Amazon has sent demand letters designed to force refunds of money it says it overpaid to music publishers and artists.

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Apple Music Replay released • Music piracy down 75% • Mars breaks Spotify record • Nvidia adds Fugatto AI audio • More

TUESDAY 12.3.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

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How Digital DJ Pools Benefit Musicians: Insights & Tips [Brian Hazard]

Learn how Digital DJ Pools help artists get their tracks to DJs worldwide before release day. Brian Hazard shares his experience, insights, and tips to maximize this platform’s potential.

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fight against deepfakes

Kendrick Lamar Diss Track sparks Legal Drama: Read Full Court Filings

Kendrick Lamar’s diss track has sparked lawsuits and heated controversy. Find out how music and legal drama are clashing in this unfolding story.

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MIDiA

MIDiA Predictions Report 2025 and Free Webinar this Thursday

Check out the key trends shaping entertainment as the experts unveil the MIDiA Predictions Report 2025. Join the free webinar to uncover how social platforms are transforming culture and the creator economy like never before.

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Your Morning Coffee Podcast

Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Copyright values soar • Botted playlists • Kate Nash slaps bottom • More

Episode 225 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. LISTEN HERE.

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Last Week’s Most Read Music Business News: Did You Miss Anything?

Catch up on the music business news you need to know with last week’s most read posts on Hypebot including a Katy Perry trademark case, botted playlists, StubHub and more.

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Music Industry News Last Week

It was another busy week in music industry news with StubHub pushing states to pass onerous ticketing laws, a new MIDiA streaming report, presales from Bandsintown and more.

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Katy Perry wins trademark

Katy Perry wins trademark battle with Katie Perry

Katy Perry wins trademark battle against Australian designer Katie Perry, overturning a previous ruling.

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Update Artist Profiles for Bandsintown High Notes

Sunday December 1 is the last day for musician to update their Bandsintown For Artist profiles to make the most of Bandsintown High Notes 2024. This popular live music year in review for both artists and fans will be released early in December.

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