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Report reveals Financial, Career Challenges Faced by Songwriters

A new report examines the challenges faced by songwriters. “Songwriters Take The Stage” is based on the first-ever survey of over 300 songwriters, providing insights into their needs and offering recommendations for support.

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Music Publishers FTC complaint escalates battle, Spotify responds

The National Music Publishers Association has ramped up its battle against Spotify on several fronts, including a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission alleging the streamer converted Premium users into a bundled subscription that includes audiobooks without providing an option to remain on a music-only tier….

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC to distribute $400M more to Songwriters, Publishers after final royalty rate determination

The MLC announced that songwriters and music publishers should expect additional payments for 2021-2022 from a total of nearly $400 million underpayments from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and other music streamers…..

Bruce Houghton on 02/26/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify Says It Overpaid Songwriters And Wants Money Back

In it's latest spat with music publishers, Spotify says they owe the streamer for overpayments. Last year's US Copyright Royalty Board rate change included a retroactive cut in the minimum. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2019 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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