10 Important Things To Know About The Recent Copyright Royalty Board Decision
The three federal judges which preside over the Copyright Royalty Board recently announced new rates which will be applied to internet radio and digital webcasting. Here we look at some. Continue reading
4 Major Music Industry Stories You Missed While On Christmas Break
While you were sleeping late and over indulging last week, The Beatles offered a Christmas surprise, Spotify committed to change its ways, and the music industry – in particular, its. Continue reading
Spotify Admits Their Music Publishing Payment System Is Broken, Commits To Major Overhaul
Spotify has gotten a lot of flack in recent months from music publishers and songwriters over unidentified and misidentified tracks leading to incorrectly paid or unpaid royalties. Today, Spotify pledged. Continue reading
Should Musicians Opt Out Of Pandora’s Rdio Purchase?
Following its recent purchase of a bankrupt Rdio, Pandora has sent out an email that music industry pundit David Lowery believes is misleading. In it, Lowery says, Pandora appears to be attempt to get. Continue reading
Songkick Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Abusing Power To Stop Direct To Fan Ticket Sales
2015 was the year that artists and their teams learned the advantages of and profits earned from selling directly to fans. It's a hugely disruptive shift that is threatening to. Continue reading
Thanks To Jack White New Vinyl Presses Are Set To Hit The Market
Although vinyl has certainly been making a comeback of late, much of the technology used to produce these records is rather outdated. That's about to change, however, as a German. Continue reading
Dubset’s December 2015 Mix Transparency Report – “Dónde está Eduardo?”
Media tech innovator Dubset is inaugurating a monthly Mix Transparency report offering a deep and timely analysis of the underlying content used in DJ mixes. This first report offers some surprises,. Continue reading
WED. NEWS BRIEF: Rdio Reaction • Rightscorp Bleeds • Wingate To Crowdmix • Hi Res Music • Spotify Insights • More
Wednesday 11.18.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Should we be more interested in the music services that fail or those doing interesting things? Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
Land Of The Free, Home Of The Rave
While the days of Woodstock and Lilith Fair may be behind us, the U.S. has no shortage of other festivals to offer the modern music fan who may be seeking to. Continue reading