Tag: Music publisher (popular music)

PRS Music Sues Soundcloud After “5 Years Of Unsuccessful Negotiations”

It's one step forward and one step back for SoundCloud. Rumors have the music site close to a key deal with Universal. But today UK music collection and licensing body. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., copyright, Europe, European Commission, Los Angeles, Music publisher (popular music), PRS for Music, record label, Sony, Soundcloud

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9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows

You just sold out a show in the latest stop on your tour. Time to sell some merch! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 06/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'S Up, Apple Inc., Artist, Believe Digital, Hypebot, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), Spotify, Streaming media, YouTube

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How Musicians Can Get Higher Pay For Live Shows

Those that are starting out in the music industry often have to "pay their dues" to make it. So, they begin to play shows for very little money. But how long. Continue reading

Matt Gibson on 05/05/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Facebook, iTunes, Jay-Z, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), press kit, Price point, record label

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Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora • Afrika Bambaataa Signs With Sony/ATV • German Publishers Eye Streaming

This week in music publishing news, Roger Faxon joined Pandora, German Music Publishers intend to address music streaming issues, and Afrika Bambaataa signed with Sony/ATV. More details below.

Bob Baker on 04/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Melle Mel, Michael Jackson, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville, New York, Sly and the Family Stone, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Tennessee

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Spotify Names James Duffett-Smith Global As Head of Publisher Relations

Spotify has appointed James Duffett-Smith as Global Head of Publisher Relations. Previously he was Head of Licensing Business Affairs at Spotify, which is joined in 2009.

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, Copyright collective, Europe, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), publishing, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner/Chappell Music

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Major Songwriters Demand Halt To Publishers’ Digital Rights Exit From ASCAP, BMI

Publishers have expressed their increasing intent to bypass ASCAP and BMI to cut direct deals with digital music services. Now organizations representing a broad spectrum of songwriters are questioning the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Lee Thomas Miller, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville Songwriters Association International, Pandora Radio, royalties, United States, United States Congress

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.9.15: ASCAP, Songwriter’s Equity Act, Pandora & More

This week's music publishing roundup looks at ASCAP's $1 billion milestone, Congressional re-introduction of the Songwriter's Equity Act and Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

Bob Baker on 03/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), radio, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, United States, United States Copyright Office

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Pandora And BMI Face Off Today In Court Battle Over Royalty Rates

Today in Manhattan, pioneer streaming giant Pandora is set to meet licensing agency BMI in court to settle a dispute over current royalty rates. The trial will determine how much Pandora pays BMI’s. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 02/10/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), Pandora Radio, royalties, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, United States Department of Justice

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Renman Music & Business Introduces “Renman U” – Discount To Hypebot Readers

Steve Rennie, longtime music industry veteran and founder of Renman Music & Business, has launched "Renman U" – an interactive online course designed to be an "insiders guide to today's. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 01/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albany, Alternative Distribution Alliance, Artist, Artistdirect, Atlantic Records Group, Interactive media, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), New York, record label, The College of Saint Rose

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BMG, Round Hill Music Sue Cox Communications For Facilitating Piracy

BMG Rights Management and Round Hill Music are suing Cox Communications which provides Internet services to 4 million households. In the lawsuit, which could have wide ranging implications, the publishers. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/01/2014 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, AT&T, BMG Rights Management, Brighton, copyright, Cox Communications, Graduated response, Internet service provider, IP address, Music publisher (popular music), Round Hill

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