In Ruling That Hurts Musicians, CBS Dodges Royalties As Court Declares Re-Mastered Songs Get New Copyright
UPDATED: The court and legislative battles over the copyrights and royalties of pre-1972 recordings caused by an anomaly in decades old law just got much, much messier thanks to an. Continue reading
Payola vs. Playola: The Seamy Side Of The Music Business [VIDEO]
Is the music business more corrupt now than it was thirty-five years ago? This article looks at the seamier side of the music business, although it has changed overtime, has remained a. Continue reading
Pirate Radio Stations Are Making A Comeback
Although many may have assumed that pirate radio's best days were behind it, a recent report from the Associated Press shows that these renegade terrestrial broadcasters are on the rise. Continue reading
A Primer On Streaming Music Royalties
For all the discussion surrounding streaming royalties, there is often much confusion regarding how they actually work. Here we break down the various types of streaming, the difference between paid and. Continue reading
Small Radio And The Copyright Royalty Board: Live365 [Case Study]
While higher profile services such as Pandora tend to receive most of the attention when it comes to discussions of the CRB's royalty rates, this piece looks at how the. Continue reading
Meghan Trainor Turns Stage Fall Into Touching Viral Moment With A Little Help From Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]
Pop singer Meghan Trainor took a nasty spill on stage at the end of her appearance on ‘The Tonight Show' last week. But with a little help from the host,. Continue reading
iHeartMedia Reports Growth In Q1 As Bankruptcy Threat Looms
Consolidation in radio led to huge debt loads for many broadcast groups. And while the shift began during the Clinton administration, we're feeling the effects today with companies like iHeartMedia. Continue reading
What People Are Listening To On Their Smartphones
Edison Research recently dropped some revealing numbers regarding what consumers are listening to on their smartphones, numbers which go against much of what we may have, up to now, been. Continue reading
MON. BRIEFING: Prince’s Death Prompts Piracy • UMG Beats Inflight • Anti-YouTube Rhetoric Intensifies • More
Monday 4.25.2016 Music Business News From Around The Web Surprise Beyoncé release is a testament to Prince's legacy of building an authentic career on one's own terms. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading
