Major Label Issues Yet Another Bogus YouTube Takedown
Yet another victim in the seemly endless stream of bogus takedowns off of YouTube percipitated by a major label (this time Universal Music Group), the band The Dandy Warhols recently. Continue reading
Anatomy Of A Hit: What Does It Take To Make The Perfect Summer Jam?
Although the music industry may seem tumultuous and ever changing, the Song of the Summer remains a consistent annual event. Here we look at what components allow these giants of industry to. Continue reading
Drake Wins Sampling Case Over Fair Use, Music Licensing Still A Mess
In a landmark case from the muddled world of music copyright, Drake has managed to win a case regarding music sampling on the ground of fair use, something which almost. Continue reading
Spotify Launches Secret Genius To Celebrate Songwriters, Producers
Spotify has launched Secret Genius, an effort to highlight the contribution songwriters and producers make to music. Credits for songwriters, producers and additional musicians which once appeared in liner notes. Continue reading
Murky Licensing Evident As Spotify Settles After Failure To Obtain Mechanical Licenses
The recent conclusion of Melisa Ferrick and David Lowery's class action lawsuit against Spotify served to highlight the swampy mess that is the world of music licensing today, as well. Continue reading
Concord Bicycle Music Acquires Imagem To Create 6th Largest Music Publisher Globally
[UPDATED] Concord Bicycle Music has acquired Imagem at a record breaking price reported to be between $500 million and $600 million. The combined companies create the world's sixth largest music. Continue reading
What the #covfefe?! Trump Has Nothing On Songwriters… The Most Nonsensical Song Titles Of All Time
Trump set the internet on fire today trying to guess the true meaning of an apparent mis-spelling tweeted as #covfefe. But Comrade Combover has nothing on the songwriters that create. Continue reading
