Google, Amazon Leverage Copyright Loophole To Use Songs, Not Pay Songwriters [Chris Castle]
To avoid properly compensating songwriters, big data purveyors Amazon and Google are claiming they are unable to find contact information for the deserving songwriters, instead opting to file copyright notices. Continue reading
Are Streaming Music Services Really Just Labels-In-Waiting?
In the wake of the release of so many streaming exclusives from high profile artists like Frank Ocean and Beyoncé, it looks to some as though streaming services are poised. Continue reading
Drake’s “One Dance” Is Now The Most Streamed Song In Spotify History
Drake's hit "One Dance" is now the most streamed song in Spotify history with over 880 million streams. Released earlier this year, "One Dance" blew past Major Lazer's 2014 hit. Continue reading
3 Must-Know Facts About Nielsen’s Billboard Charts
Billboard and Nielsen surveys inform a great deal of what we know about the music business when it comes to numbers, but how these companies work can be something of a mystery. Continue reading
Can Old School Label Talent Transition To Digital? [Jon Maples]
An increasing number of old school label executives are jumping ship as they move to new digital platforms. But the question is being raised as to how smooth the transition will be and to. Continue reading
RIAA Names Top Music Pirates, Notorious Markets 2016
Each year the RIAA submits a list of "notorious markets" to the U.S. Government, and this year's list includes torrent trackers, download sites and stream rippers. In addition, the RIAA. Continue reading
SFX Continues To Move Against Ex-CEO Bob Sillerman
As Robert Sillerman attempts to claim millions from his former company in an attempt to cover his legal costs, as well as obtain some form of reimbursement for purchases made while at. Continue reading
Why Music Will Never Be A Top Priority At Sony Corp [CHART]
Record labels and other music companies are, by necessity, businesses. But in an age when each of the three major label groups is part of a larger conglomerate (WMG/Access Industries,. Continue reading
Why Music Will Never Be A Top Priority At Sony Corp [CHART]
Record labels and other music companies are, by necessity, businesses. But in an age when each of the three major label groups is part of a larger conglomerate (WMG/Access Industries,. Continue reading
