“Address Unknown” Loophole Has Massive Implications For Songwriters, Publishers
As major companies like Amazon, Spotify, Google, and Pandora continue to take advantage the compulsory license loophole which allows them to do mass filings of 'address unknown' notices of intent,. Continue reading
Spotify Has A New Deal With Sony [Report]
Spotify has scored its second new major label deal. according to a new report. Sources tell Billboard that the second largest music group has joined Universal Music Group and indie. Continue reading
Why Most Artists Don’t Get A Record Deal
While many musicians starting out may assume such things are inevitable, the reality is that most musicians don't get offered a record deal, although this often the result of three. Continue reading
Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” Surpasses “Gangham Style” As Most Viewed YouTube Video Of All Time
Wiz Khalifa’s video “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth in now the most-viewed video of all time on YouTube, a record previously held by Psy’s “Gangnam Style.” Last night, the. Continue reading
TUE. BRIEF: Behind Spotify’s “Fake Artists” • No More Music Manels • Hiring Ex-SoundClouders • Much More
Tuesday 7.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web We're getting closer to learning who Spotify's fake artists are, and that they really aren't fake at all. Updated continuously under. Continue reading
READY TO GET VERY ANGRY? Google Search Results Now Suggest “Best Torrent Sites”
In a move guaranteed to upset artists, labels, publishers and all rightsholders, Google is now suggesting which are the "best torrent sites" in a graphic carousel at the top of. Continue reading
Spotify Has A Big Fake Artists Problem, But Did It Pay To Create It?
Spotify is being accused of paying producers a flat fee to create tracks under fake names, saving the music streamer significant royalty payments. But, while artists with misleading names and. Continue reading
Why The Music Industry Needs Computer Coders
Here Samuel Potts unpacks how the music industry has expanded to include tech companies, meaning that it's now part of the tech sector, as well as why it needs to. Continue reading
5 Streaming Trends To Keep An Eye On This Summer
As the development of the streaming music industry continues to bring out more questions surrounding issues of ownership and income, we're looking at five important numbers to watch, and what. Continue reading
10 Steps To A Smooth Album Release
The release of your blood sweat and tears album should be a joyous one, not unhappy mess devoid of any sort of organization. Luckily, releasing an album isn't all that. Continue reading
