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No one should be suprised Spotify beat the MLC: Chris Castle

A judge just threw out the MLC’s lawsuit against Spotify over audio bundling royalties, and no one should be surprised, says attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle. No one should. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/31/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Best Music Conferences to attend in 2025

So many great music conference choices and so little time. This breakdown shares the details so you can decide the best Music Conferences for you to attend in 2025.

Alana Bonilla on 01/30/2025 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris Castle]

As Big Tech pushes for AI innovation, artists are losing ground in the fight to protect their rights and creative work.  Musicians vs Big Tech: Rights aren’t just regulation [Chris. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/30/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC Spotify lawsuit dismissed, bundled royalties unchanged

UPDATED: A judge has dismissed the MLC Spotify lawsuit over mechanical royalties paid to songwriters and music publishers on subscription tiers bundled with audiobooks. The MLC and Spotify respond.

Bruce Houghton on 01/30/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Longtime Bandzoogle executive Dave Cool has been named President of MySeat Media

Bandzoogle’s Dave Cool named President of MySeat artist app platform

Longtime Bandzoogle executive Dave Cool has been named President of MySeat Media, the artist branded app platform.

Bruce Houghton on 01/29/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre, Splice and MIDiA report

Pluggnb is music’s fastest-growing genre on Splice, blending trap, R&B, and gospel into a whole new vibe. Tatiana Cristaso dives into how this sound is shaping the future of music. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/29/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify royalties top $60B

Spotify royalties top $60B, sets 1B paid subscriber goal

Last year Spotify paid $10 billion to musicians, songwriters, labels and music publishers. Now, Spotify royalties top $60B over the last decade. $10 billion the highest single one year payout from. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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MLC is holding $1.2 Billion

The MLC is holding $1.2 Billion in publicly traded securities

The MLC is holding $1.2 billion in investments, and no one seems to be watching closely, writes Chris Castle. Find out why more in the industry are questioning where the money is going and who benefits.

Alana Bonilla on 01/28/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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US Legislation offers Tax Relief for Musicians, Performers

Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that offers tax relief for musicians, actors and performers.

Bruce Houghton on 01/28/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify UMG deal

Spotify UMG deal is good news for all Artists: Read Full Text

A new multi-year deal between Spotify and UMG that includes recorded music and music publishing appears to establish a new precedent in how royalties – particularly those involving income from bundled subscriptions to songwriters – will be calculated.

Bruce Houghton on 01/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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