Apple Music Uses Snapchat To Offer Look Inside Beats 1 Global Studios
Since even before it launch, Apple Music has been using social media creatively to promote Beats 1. From "leaking" details to posting "exclusive" interviews on YouTube, Beats 1 and Apple. Continue reading
Artists Coalition Declares Sony Spotify Deal “A Breach Of Moral Trust”
After Sony responded to a lawsuit by 19 Recording and artists including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson over its deal with Spotify saying it was not required "to structure its affairs in whatever. Continue reading
Musicians Union Sues “Greedy Corporation” Sony Music Over Michael Jackson Documentary
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed suit against Sony Music Entertainment for repeatedly violating its collective bargaining agreement with the union. Sony hired musicians under false pretenses, according. Continue reading
Facebook Starts Paying Video Creators, Is In Talks With Record Labels
Facebook has always left the music business to others, but that may be about to change. With video viewing on Facebook exploding, the online giant announced that it would start. Continue reading
Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes
While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading
SiriusXM Finally Wins A Case Over Pre-1972 Music… And Promptly Settles With Sony For $201 Million
SiriusXM has settled one of several pending lawsuits over payments for pre-1972 recordings with Sony Music for $210 million. It's unclear how much of this will trickle down to artists,. Continue reading
Interview: Music Supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas Talks Sync Licensing
[UPDATED] When it comes to the music industry, one of its most complicated and confusing components is publishing and licensing. Mechanical royalties, neighboring rights, performance rights organizations – for indie. Continue reading
REWIND – The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: Apple Music • Spotify • 8Tracks • More
The unveiling of Apple Music dominated this week's music industry news. But Spotify responded with impressive new paid subscriber stats and a bug funding round. And yes, there was other. Continue reading
