Songwriting & Music Publishing

Music Publishing News Roundup 5.6.16: Music’s Top Earners • Lowery vs. Spotify • Pandora Revenue Up

Taylor Swift and Adele were the top earning artists in the publishing sector of the music industry in 2015.  Billboard’s annual Moneymakers rankings list the top 10 earners in four. Continue reading

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Downtown Music’s Songtrust Hires, Promotes 3

In an ongoing effort to enhance its offering as a service and the technology division of Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust has announced three new hires and promotions.

Bruce Houghton on 05/05/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Overheard @ ASCAP EXPO 2016

ASCAP Expo 2016 is a wrap. But last week's LA gathering did offer more than a few memorable moments and Adam Davis of Hypebot's parent company Skyline Music was there to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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CHANGES @ MetaPop • UMG • SESAC • SGAE • 7Digital • Three Six Zero • More

A new installment of Hypebot's compendium of music industry deals, appointments, announcements and more.  If you don't read about it on Hyepbot, did it really happen?

Bruce Houghton on 05/02/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Warner/Chappell Music Named ASCAP Publisher Of The Year 2016

Warner/Chappell Music has been named ASCAP's Music Publisher of the Year 2016, it was announced at last night’s 33rd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards.

Bruce Houghton on 04/28/2016 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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House Judiciary Chair Goodlatte Promises “Consensus” Copyright Reform (Finally) Coming Soon

Although copyright law is in desperate need of a 21st century overall, congress has been wary of any such update after the SOPA outcry in 2012…until now. A recent statement. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin Could End “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit For $1

Led Zeppelin are facing a jury trial for alleged copyright infringement of their seminal hit "Stairway to Heaven." A District Court Judge has ruled that the hit was similar enough to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/27/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Embraces Indie Rock, Does Right By Copyright

Although the second track, "Hold Up," from Beyonce's latest album Lemonade may at first seem to be brazenly ripping off preexisting tracks, closer inspection reveals that she seems to be. Continue reading

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Artist Images: A New Chapter In Revenue

Here long-time industry entrepreneur Kevin Arnold writes about how the direction of his company, OpenAura, marks a shift in the music industry, with revenue being earned from artist's images, something has. Continue reading

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Remember This? Prince’s Warner Bros Deal Precipitated Ripple Effect Of Copyright Terminations

Years ago, Prince negotiated with Warner Brothers to regain control of his catalog of music. While among the first to do so, many artists from 1978 onward have the option to renegotiate their contracts,. Continue reading

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Compulsory Licenses Must Require Display Of Songwriter Credits

In this article, we look the value of artists' rights and why the U.S. government should require that digital music services provide proper attribution to songwriters when compulsory licenses relating to said. Continue reading

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