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Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]

In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading

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Record Store Day Summer Camp: 200 Record Store Staffers Converge On New Orleans

Going strong for ten years, Record Store Day has become a big part of the independent music retail business, but besides just being a single day, the event has grown. Continue reading

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Why Didn’t Google Shut Down YouTube-MP3 Sooner?

Why did YouTube and Google let the RIAA take the lead in shutting down YouTube-MP3? Much like their own Lyor Cohen's recent missive defending low payments and blaming musicians and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/05/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (5)

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Growth Available For Streaming Services In Broadcast Radio’s 176 Billion Listening Hours [Glenn Peoples]

[UPDATED] With more music consumers shifting to online listening, the advertising revenue brought in by broadcast radio is a potential gold mine for digital ad-supported streaming services.

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RIAA Rebuts Songwriter Moral Rights Critics: ‘We love metadato too!’

We share at the full text of an open letter from the the RIAA to songwriter groups in response to their criticism after the RIAA's filed a letter with the. Continue reading

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Hinder Sues Its Own Frontman

Members of the rock band Hinder have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against their former frontman over the use of the band's trademark.

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Taylor Swift Fans Not Happy About New ‘Buy On’ Ticket Policy

The Taylor Swift team and Ticketmaster have added a new and profitable twist to fan ticketing. Every dollar spent on Taylor Swift merchandise that a fans buys moves them forward. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2017 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Sounds Great, But Sounds Familiar: Where To Draw The Line With Digital Sampling Of Sound Recordings?

Here Stephen Carlisle breaks down the legal complexities behind digital sampling, looking at what it is, its history, how the Ninth Circuit Court changed everything, and where digital sampling stands. Continue reading

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Prevent Failure by Managing Your Expectations [MusicBiz Weekly]

Expectations, do have them? Do have realistic expectations? Do you consider if your expectations can be met? This week on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/28/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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FRI. BRIEF: Taylor Swift Drops Single • Spotify Inks WMG Deal • LA Reid Preps New Music Venture • More

FRIDAY 8.25.17 Music Business News From Around The Web How quickly is the music industry changing? A new Taylor Swift single has arrived and you can stream it on Spotify.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/25/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

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