Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]
Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright. Continue reading
IFPI Music Industry Revenue Report 2017 – Quick Take [Mark Mulligan]
International trade group, the IFPI, released its annual Global Music Report 2017 today. It's overview of developments in the recorded music sector including the rise in streaming and the industry’s. Continue reading
RIAA, BMG Are Copyright Cop Rightscorp’s Biggest Customers
The RIAA may have slowed down on lawsuits against average customers, but its continuing to fight grassroots piracy on another front by working with aggressive copyright takedown service Rightscorp. The. Continue reading
You Don’t Need A Record Label To Be Successful
Although artists now have the resources and technology to be successful without the help of a major label, or indeed a label of any kind, many are still confused as. Continue reading
Forget Ed Sheeran and Drake, Justin Bieber Just Had The Biggest YouTube Debut Of 2017
The Bieb is back! Oh, wait… you only wished that he went away. Talk all you want about Ed Sheeran and Drake as the streaming success stories of 2017, but. Continue reading
Music Streamer Deezer Explores Radical Shift To User Centric Licensing [MARK MULLIGAN]
"What if that metal fan only listened to Metallica, yet still 10% of that subscriber’s revenue went to Katy Perry?" It is not a hypothetical question. It's actually how payments. Continue reading
Purple Pain: Universal Music Ponders Cancelling Prince Deal
Universal Music is apparently suffering from buyer's remorse. 10 weeks after completing a deal that was rumored to be north of $30 million, UMG is not seeing return on its. Continue reading
TV Is Perfect For Artists Who Don’t Fit Radio ‘Mold’ – ‘Big Little Lies’ Standout Michael Kiwanuka
After his song "Cold Little Heart" earned a prominent spot on HBO's new Big Little Lies, Michael Kiwanuka saw a massive jump in his music's popularity. Here he discusses how TV. Continue reading
