How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”
In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading
What ban? Morgan Wallen wins 3 Billboard Music Awards…
Morgan Wallen has won three Billboard Music Awards despite much of the music industry promising to ban the country star after he was caught on video using the n-word. This. Continue reading
What next for music as streaming growth slows? [MARK MULLIGAN]
MIDiA top analyst Mark Mulligan looks at what’s next for music and the music industry. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and the Music Industry Blog The pandemic-defined 2020 was an. Continue reading
If you’re going to defend a satirical song from a copyright lawsuit, don’t attempt a bunch of stupid alternative arguments first
In a recent legal misstep, Australian mining billionaire and former politician Clive Palmer squandered his opportunity at the satire defense for unauthorized use of a Twisted Sister hit by first. Continue reading
Spotify kicks up prices (but don’t expect any dramatic effects)
Spotify recently announced its plan to hike prices in the UK and other parts of Europe, with the US set to follow after. While big news for music streaming, which. Continue reading
Labels file lawsuit alleging Vimeo failed to stop unlicensed music
Global music industry trade group IFPI, its Italian counterpart FIMI, and the Italian anti-piracy organization FPM have coordinated a legal action on behalf of their record company members against Vimeo.. Continue reading
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and how fame should be celebrated in today’s music business [Keith Jopling]
MiDiA’s Keith Jopling stares across the pond for a thoughtful look at one of American music’s most venerable and maligned institutions. By Keith Jopling of MiDiA Doom scrolling on socials. Continue reading
Pharrell on record labels: ‘No one should own you’
“You shouldn’t walk into a company and say, ‘I’m gonna make this record,’ said Pharrell speaking at last week’s United Master SelectCom music conference. “They give you an advance then. Continue reading
Downtown pivots to label services, sells music catalog to Concord
In seeking to re-orient its focus, Downtown Holding Corp revealed that it has sold it’s music publishing catalog to Concord, and will shifting it’s business to put greater focus on. Continue reading
HFA loses bid to exit Eminem Eight Mile case – What it means for the MLC
With Spotify and the Harry Fox Agency in hot water over their alleged failure to properly license the music of one Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) some questions are being raised. Continue reading
