Radiohead Sues Lana Del Rey: “Creep” vs. “Lust For Life”
Radiohead is suing Lana Del Rey over the new song ‘Get Free’ from her latest album 'Lust For Life' and alleged similarities with Radiohead's 90’s hit "Creep." On Sunday, Del Rey. Continue reading
7 Predictions For The Music Business In 2018
Bobby Owsinski looks into his crystal ball to predict 7 major happenings in the music industry for the coming year, as changes like the loss of net neutrality and the. Continue reading
Recorded Music Industry Grew 12.5% In 2017 As Streaming Soared and R&B/Hip-Hop Surpassed Rock
Nielsen Music's 2017 U.S. Year-End Report confirms continued growth in recorded music driven by streaming. Total volume was up 12.5% over 2016, fueled by a 59% increase in on-demand audio. Continue reading
BuzzAngle Year End Music Report 2017: It’s All About Streaming
Music data firm BuzzAngle Music has some good news for the recorded music industry, unless one loves old-fashioned purchasing habits. Album and song sales dwindled in 2017, dropping 14.6% and 23.2%. Continue reading
Ron Perry To Helm Columbia Records
Sony Music Entertainment has tapped label veteran Ron Perry to serve as Chairman & CEO of Columbia Records. Based in New York, Perry will report to Stringer and will be responsible. Continue reading
Spotify Hit With $1.6B Lawsuit By Tom Petty, Neil Young Publisher Wixen, Up To 6M Songs Stream Without Licences
[UPDATED] Wixen Music Publishing, which controls songs by Tom Petty, Neil Young, Weezer, The Doors and many others, has sued Spotify demanding $1.6 billion in damages for alleging using thousands. Continue reading
Copyright Infringers: Do They Have The Right To Remain Anonymous?
It has been established that freedom of speech does not mean freedom from criticism, but in a recent legal case regarding copyright infringement, the defendant is also alleging that maintaining their. Continue reading
Spotify Shares Top 10 New Year’s Eve Songs Of 2017 / 2018
New Year's Eve is traditionally one of the busiest days for streaming music, and Spotify has shared the most popular songs used to celebrate the new year in the U.S.. Continue reading
Vevo Revenue, Video Views Both Up 50% As It Nears Profitability
Revenue at music video site Vevo was up 30% in 2017 from $500 million to $650 million, as it broke even for the first time in its eight years in. Continue reading
Disney, Netflix, And The Squeezed Middle: The True Story Behind Net Neutrality
In this article Mark Mulligan explores how the recent overturning of net neutrality comes as the inevitable result of a gradual but pervasive shift in value from a focus on. Continue reading
