Could Adele Be The Last Hurrah Of The Album Era?
As the listening public waits with baited breath for the release of Adele's upcoming album '25,' the question is being raised as to how much longer even superstar artists like. Continue reading
Adele’s “Hello” Breaks VEVO Record with 27.7M Views In 24 Hours
The video of Adele’s new single “Hello” is the new Vevo first day record holder with over 27 million views in its first 24 hours. “ Hello” made its official digital. Continue reading
Jay Z, Timbaland “Big Pimpin” Lawsuit Dismissed
The lawsuit against Jay Z and Timbaland over the use of a sample in their song "Big Pimpin" was dismissed on Wednesday. The decision ended a week long trial in. Continue reading
How Long Until Google And EFF File Amicus Briefs In Aurous Lawsuit?
After major labels recently filed suit against the unlicensed music download and streaming service Aurous, (which is being referred to as the "PopcornTime of music") history is suggesting that the. Continue reading
Five Reasons Why Major Labels Didn’t Actually Blow It With Napster
Popular opinion tends to suggest that the major labels screwed up when they opted to sue Napster, rather than hammering out a deal with them. Looking at it from the. Continue reading
Transparency Begins Upstream For Streaming Royalties
As the popularity of freemium streaming has grown, there has been an ever increasing demand from artists and songwriters for transparency. Major labels and streaming services are usually blamed when. Continue reading
WARNING TO MUSICIANS: Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause
Artists and publishers can expect to earn a statutory mechanical rate of $.091 cents per song, as outlined by American copyright law, but record labels will often exert their leverage and. Continue reading
“Popcorn Time For Music” Aurous Suspends Operations After Court Grants RIAA Restraining Order
Not since Grooveshark has any new music application drawn such major fire as Aurous. Dubbed the "Popcorn Time For Music" Aurous was sued by the RIAA and major labels just. Continue reading
Will Indie Streams Generate Smaller Royalties Than Major Label Streams?
The Copyright Royalty Board will soon be meeting to decide on new streaming rates for non-interactive services like Pandora and iHeart radio and may be considering variable royalty rates, which. Continue reading
