The Actual Value Of The Indie Music Sector [INFOGRAPHIC]
General wisdom suggests that indie labels account for about 20% of global revenue, but a recent study has revealed that their share is in fact much greater than previously suspected,. Continue reading
DMCA Shields Vimeo From Record Label Lawsuits, Rules Appeals Court
The US Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit has overturned parts of a District Court's ruling which were in favor of the record companies in the important DMCA case. Continue reading
Tax Break State Of Mind: New York Set To Offer Recording Companies Big Tax Credits
In a bit of good news for New York artists looking to save money, it seems the Empire State will soon be joining numerous others by offering companies which create. Continue reading
Guy Hands Suddenly Drops $2.5 Billion EMI Citigroup Lawsuit
After 9 year, its over. Guy Hands, the UK financier whose ill-fated purchase and management of EMI effectively brought down the once major music group, has abandoned his $2.5 billion. Continue reading
RIAA Announces 91 Gold And Platinum Awards For May 2016 [Full List]
This May, the RIAA certified 65 Digital Single Awards and 26 Album Awards. Drake, Fetty Wap, Chrs Stapleton and Selena Gomez were among the recipients. View a full list. Continue reading
Yes, Fans Still Buy CDs: Robert Ziegler New EVP Global Physical UMG
Universal Music Group has named veteran home entertainment executive Robert Ziegler as EVP of Global Physical Operations. Ziegler's portfolio at the label group includes oversight of the manufacturing and distribution of. Continue reading
UPDATED: WMG Acquires Pioneer Playlister, Repackager X5 Music For A Reported $25 Million
UPDATED: Wringing new profits from old catalog is one of the real positives of digital music's long tail, and studies have shown that streaming, in particular, can generate income from. Continue reading
Jon Platt Joins Strong Midem Line-Up
Jon Platt, the Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, will give a keynote interview at Midem later this week. Platt will discuss the art of songwriting and publishing with musician Justin. Continue reading
