Enter NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest – Just 5 Days Left!

Playing Tiny Desk Concerts – stripped down performances at the NPR office – has become a right of passage for any band releasing a public radio friendly album. Each year. Continue reading

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MusicFirst Coalition Pens Open Letter to Congress

Music industry advocacy group MusicFirst has sent an open letter to Congress setting out their legislative priorities.  Members of the coalition include the Recording Academy, the RIAA and the American. Continue reading

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Musicians Sues Distributor E1 Direct Deal With SiriusXM

In a piece of legal news with wide implications for the music business, indie string trio Time for Three and S'More Entertainment have filed a class action lawsuit against Entertainment. Continue reading

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SoundExchange To Continue To Distribute Most Pandora Royalties To Artists Despite Direct Licensing Deals

Royalties from Pandora’s ad-supported radio service will continue to be paid to artists through SoundExchange, despite recent direct licencing deals with major music companies. The agreement both insures a major. Continue reading

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Drake, Chainsmokers Top iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees 2017

The iHeartRadio Music Awards has named its 2017 nominees. Drake leads with 12 nominations, including Male Artist of the Year while The Chainsmokers received 11 nominations, including the inaugural Best. Continue reading

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BMI Files Federal Rate Court Action Against The Radio Music License Committee

BMI filed an action in Federal Rate Court today to set interim fees for radio stations represented by the Radio Music License Committee while BMI and the RMLC negotiate the. Continue reading

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Top 20 Songs, Artists, Breakouts Across 2800 Digital Radio Services Including Pandora, SiriusXM

Most "Top" charts at this time of year come from a single service – Spotify, Apple Music, etc.  So when charts combine 2800 sources, we take notice. SoundExchange has shares 3. Continue reading

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Radio Once Again Seeks To Pay Songwriters Lower Rates

In an ongoing quest to hang on to precious dollars, a committee representing 10,000 radio stations is dropping a lawsuit on performing rights organization Global Music Rights, in hopes of. Continue reading

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DigitalRadioTracker: Tracking Internet Radio Spins

Although internet radio has in many ways been a large asset to the music industry, allowing artists to launch shows, stations, and further connect via this new platform, however being. Continue reading

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Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No

Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to. Continue reading

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