RIAA Realizes It Sued Over A Songs It Doesn’t Hold The Copyrights For
Everyone makes mistakes, and when the RIAA sued Charter Communications roughly a year ago for not kicking users off for copyright infringement, it seems the copyrights in questions were not. Continue reading
Lil Uzi Vert Sets Streaming Records, Shocks Industry With New Album ‘Eternal Atake’
Off the scene for about three years, famed rapper Lil Uzi Vert has wasted no time retaking charts since returning to the scene, with his new album ETERNAL TAKE debuting. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin’s Latest Copyright Win Could Change How Courts View Infringement
For those following the latest “Stairway to Heaven” copyright case will doubtless be aware, Led Zeppelin have emerged victorious against Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe after a tumultuous ordeal with the. Continue reading
Record Store Day Joins Growing List Of Coronavirus Casualties
Record Store Day joins the growing list of music industry cancellations. The annual fan-favorite event will move to June 20th. Official Record Store Day Statement We’ve decided that the best. Continue reading
Lucian Grainge Hospitalized, With Coronavirus, UMG LA Employee Tests Positive [UPDATED]
UPDATED: Universal Music Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge has been hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus. According to multiple sources, Grainge is receiving treatment at Los Angeles’ UCLA Medical Center.. Continue reading
Why You Need To Stop Worrying About Success In Music
In a piece well suited for times like these, Patrick McGuire explores why artists should stop worrying about the nebulous term “success.” Guest post by Patrick McGuire of the ReverbNation. Continue reading
BMI, UMG, Sony, WMG, ICM Join Growing List Of SXSW Cancellations
BMI has officially canceled its presence at SXSW, the performing rights said in a statement, joining a growing list of companies pulling out over coronavirus concerns. “Out of an abundance. Continue reading
Pex Acquires Dubset To Expand Multi-Platform ContentID and Social Media Shudders
Pex has acquired Dubset in a deal reported to be worth between $25 and $50 million that creates an independent cross-platform YouTube ID on steroids. Labels, artists and other rightsholders. Continue reading
Record Label, Agency Travel Bans Slash SXSW Attendance
The music industry is eyeing a growing list of coronavirus related cancellations and carefully considering how to react. On Wednesday, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scheduled for March 20-22 canceled over. Continue reading
Fake Spotify Steams Site Hit By Industry Injunction
A major site that sold “plays” on Spotify and other streaming music sites has been forced offline by a German court. The IFPI, representing the recording industry worldwide, and its. Continue reading
