Beers, Blue Jeans, And Broadcast Radio vs. Pandora
For all the criticism leveled at Pandora of late, it seem the popular internet radio service is helping out some mid-tier musicians, or at least those who play country music,. Continue reading
#GoogleMath: No Idea What YouTube Is Paying You?
Despite an oft quoted figure of 3 billions dollars since 2005, it seems YouTube actually has has no idea what it's paying artists, although the evidence seem to be fairly. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After “Stairway To Heaven” Court Victory
Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven." This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin Wins “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit
Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven," a Los Angeles jury ruled today. It's a case that could have cost $10's of. Continue reading
Digital Music Business And The Rashomon Effect – Jim McDermott’s Important A2IM Keynote
In this keynote address transcript, Jim McDermott explains how the Rashomon effect, wherein multiple parties share contradictory but equally plausible accounts of an event, has persistently existed in dealings between artists, labels and the music. Continue reading
Warner Music Unifies Direct To Fan Efforts, Names Matt Young EVP
A decade ago, major labels forgoing middlemen to sell direct to fans would have led to a revolt from retailers. Now, with the ranks of retailers diminished and streaming the. Continue reading
