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

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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

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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

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Indie Label Association Issues “Serious” Alert For Counterfeit CDs For Sale Via Amazon

A2IM, the U.S. indie music trade group, has issued a rare and unusually strong warning to be on the lookout for look alike counterfeit CDs for sale on Amazon.

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Will Someone Explain To The RIAA That SOPA Didn’t Pass?

A recent lawsuit filed against YouTube-mp3.org, one of many easy-come easy-go sites which allow users to get audio download via YouTube video, suggests that major labels and the RIAA are. Continue reading

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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

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Warner Warner Music Group Launches $630 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering

Warner Music Group has filed an offering for $630 million in senior secured notes.  The funds will be used to pay of older debt  that that the company is carrying. Continue reading

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Irving Azoff Claims YouTube “Pirates” Are “Really Evil”

The CEO and Chairman of Azoff MSG Entertainment, Irving Azoff, is leveling some heavy criticism at YouTube in very public war as he attempts to get the popular video sharing. Continue reading

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Apple Music: Inside The Music Industry’s First Artist-Backed Startup

This piece takes an in-depth look at the creation and history behind The Beatles' Apple Music, a company which was in many ways the industry's first artist backed startup.

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YouTube Misses Point With Lyor Cohen Hire [Bobby Owsinski]

In the wake of it's failure to pay what many executives and artists consider sufficient royalties, YouTube is attempting to appease labels with its hire of music business insider Lyor Cohen which, according. Continue reading

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