Could The Proliferation Of Indie Streaming Platforms Be Harming Unsigned Artists?

As the major streaming platforms continue to bludgeon each other in hopes of gaining an industry monopoly, unsigned artists are seeking better, independent options for sharing their music with the. Continue reading

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Spotify Revises WMG Statement, Issues Full India Launch Press Release

Words have become weapons in the battle between Spotify and WMG's Warner/Chappell Music publishing. Overnight, Spotify clarified one of their jabes, alongside a fill announcement of the streamer's launch in. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Spotify Launches In India • Pandora Adds Audio ‘Stories’ • Drake Tops Global Sales • More

WEDNESDAY 2.28.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Spotify Launches In India Without WMG Deal, Premium Costs $1.67 Monthly

Spotify ramped up its battle with Warner Music Group on Tuesday, launching in India without a signed deal with the Warner/Chappell music publishing arm of the world's third largest music. Continue reading

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Audible Magic Adds ‘Rights Audit,’ The Orchard Signs On

Music technology provider Audible Magic has announced two new services, Rights Audit and Rights Rx, designed to verify rights ownership across more than 200 territories before new music is added. Continue reading

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Pandora ‘Stories’ Adds Creator Commentary To Playlists

Pandora has launched "Stories," a new tool that allows artists, songwriters and podcasters to add commentary to music and "combining the storytelling of podcasts with the musical power of playlists." 

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10 Most Viewed YouTube Videos Of All Time

There was a time when the internet made a big deal out of song reaching a billion views, but the days of such easily won astonishment are long gone, with. Continue reading

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Warner Music Group Calls Spotify Comments ‘Appalling,’ Vows To Fight In India

The battle between Spotify and Warner Music Group's Warner/Chappell Music publishing arm continues unabated, after the pair failed to reach an agreement to licence songs to the streamer in India. . Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Spotify, WMG India Battle Intensifies • R. Kelly Makes Bail • Putin Goes Pop • More

TUESDAY 1.27.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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Full Text Of Spotify, WMG Dueling Statements On India Lawsuit and Launch

After WMG filed for an injunction to stop the launch of Spotify in India on Monday, both companies issued unusually strong statements that will resonate in the coming weeks, as. Continue reading

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Warner Music Files Suit To Stop Spotify India Launch, Streamer Claims ‘Abusive Behavior’

Warner Music Group and it's Warner Chappell Music (WCM) publishing division filed an injunction in Mumbai on Monday to stop Spotify from launching its streaming service in India. WMG is. Continue reading

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