musicians vs big tech

Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

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lawsuit

MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

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Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre, Splice and MIDiA report

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre on Splice, blending trap, R&B, and gospel into a whole new vibe. Tatiana Cristaso dives into how this sound is shaping the future of music. Continue reading

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Spotify royalties top $60B

Spotify royalties top $60B, sets 1B paid subscriber goal

Last year Spotify paid $10 billion to musicians, songwriters, labels and music publishers. Now, Spotify royalties top $60B over the last decade. $10 billion the highest single one year payout from. Continue reading

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Music bills

Music bills reintroduced to protect fans, help creators

Three music bills reintroduced by U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) this week had gained bipartisan support near the end of the last legislative session before being pulled from the final. Continue reading

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music business news today

MORE MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Weverse tops 150M users • Music Venue Trust reports • iHeartRadio noms • Limp Bizkit vs UMG • MIDiA’s Sounds of ’25 • More

Music Business News Roundup Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

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music biz weekly podcast

Music Biz Weekly Podcast: LA Fire Relief For Musicians & Music Industry Professionals

This episode dives into Hypebot’s continuously updated list of LA Fire relief, events, donations and resources for musicians and music professionals. The stories of loss and devastation in Los Angeles. Continue reading

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LA Fire victim resources for Musicians, Music Professionals

LA Fire Relief For Musicians, Music Industry Pros: UPDATED 1.23.25

MusiCares announced that it has collected $3.5 million fof fire relief for musicians and music industry pros just as new fire warnings were forecast in greater Los Angeles.

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music business news today

MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: Musicals lead Oscar noms • UK’s LIVE battles resale • Ek Spotify cashout tops $600M • Rough Trade triples NYC store size • More

THURSDAY 1.23.24 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

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LA Fire victim resources for Musicians, Music Professionals

Musical Instrument Industry joins to help LA Fire Victims

20 gear and musical instrument manufacturers, Gibson and Guitar Center will support LA fire victims in the music community with a new joint initiative.

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