Are Fans Mad Enough At Frank Ocean That They Won’t Listen To His New Album?

With more than four years having gone by since the sensation of channel ORANGE, Frank Ocean has been teasing a new album for quite some time without releasing it, and. Continue reading

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Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision

David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it. Continue reading

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SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?

The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others.  David Lowery. Continue reading

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Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How

Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad. Continue reading

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6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful

The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that. Continue reading

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Obama, Meet Kafka [Chris Castle]

This piece examines how the Obama years have affected the music industry as well as how, according to Chris Castle, a suspiciously close relationship between the White House and Google. Continue reading

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Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic

Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we'd republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and. Continue reading

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Content ID Still Just Piracy [Maria Schneider]

In this open letter to righsholders, Maria Schneider examines how Content ID, originally billed as a means of protecting copyright holders, has since transformed into way to make money off. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEF: DoJ Ruling Boosts Pandora, Apple • Pasquale Rotella Walks • Lyor Speaks • More

FRIDAY 2.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Not sure the sky is falling, but we've only begun to feel the ramifications of yesterday's DoJ royalty ruling.   Updated. Continue reading

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Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% “Full-Works Licensing”

Today's official ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice is sending shockwaves across the music industry.  Most affected are BMI and ASCAP and songwriters who have suddenly lost some control. Continue reading

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Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]

UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here. The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks. Continue reading

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