Songwriting & Music Publishing

Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora • Afrika Bambaataa Signs With Sony/ATV • German Publishers Eye Streaming

This week in music publishing news, Roger Faxon joined Pandora, German Music Publishers intend to address music streaming issues, and Afrika Bambaataa signed with Sony/ATV. More details below.

Guest Post on 04/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Afrika Bambaataa, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Melle Mel, Michael Jackson, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville, New York, Sly and the Family Stone, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Tennessee

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Sony Music Defeats “Iron Man” Composer’s Lawsuit (For Now)

A New York Federal Courts' recent decision concerning a "work for hire" determination could prove controversial. The Court's ruling involved "Iron Man", a rapper from the Wu-Tang Clan and a music composer. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AT&T, Bill Cosby, Court show, Divorce Court, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa, Raekwon, Streaming media, Wu Tang Clan

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ReverbNation Launches CONNECT Songs Publishing Services In Partnership With Sentric Music

The suite of services available to indie and DIY musicians continues to broaden. Artist services platform ReverbNation today added to its already robust offering via a partnership with Sentric Music.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Believe Digital, Chief creative officer, copyright, independent music, iTunes, Jerrold Nadler, music industry, royalties, Sirius XM Radio, Tunecore

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Spotify Names James Duffett-Smith Global As Head of Publisher Relations

Spotify has appointed James Duffett-Smith as Global Head of Publisher Relations. Previously he was Head of Licensing Business Affairs at Spotify, which is joined in 2009.

Bruce Houghton on 04/17/2015 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Billboard Magazine, Copyright collective, Europe, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), publishing, songwriter, Spotify, Streaming media, Warner/Chappell Music

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ASCAP’s “I Create Music” EXPO” Offers One-On-One Sessions With Industry Leaders

The 10th ASCAP “I Create Music" EXPO” to be held this April 30 – May 2 in L.A. offers attendees one-on-one time with some of the world's top producers, composers, songwriters. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Kiss (band), Lindsey Buckingham, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Paul McCartney, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Tennessee

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Leveling The Playing Field With The Fair Play Fair Pay Act

Fair play, fair pay. It’s a simple concept. And we’re finally seeing it applied in a comprehensive bill legislating pay parity for music creators.

Guest Post on 04/15/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Alicia Keys, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Babyface (musician), Bob Goodlatte, Chairman, Grammy Award, John Legend, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, OneRepublic, Pharrell Williams, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, United States, United States House Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, Will Botwin

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Avoiding Lawsuits That Give You The Harlem Shakes

In 2013 the label that gave the world the viral hit Harlem Shake faced a serious legal issue. The story has become something of a modern parable for fledgling producers. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexa Internet, AllHipHop, April Fools' Day, Attorney's fee, Big Pimpin', Biopsy, Bob Barker, Brain tumor, Catherine Stewart, Chuck D

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Sony Appoints New A&R Exec, ASCAP Welcomes Alice Kim, Ole Acquires Jingle Punks

Sony/ATV appoints Mark Abramowitz as new A&R Executive, ASCAP welcomes Alice Kim as Executive Vice President, and Ole acquires Jingle Punks.

Guest Post on 04/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, New York City, Tennessee, Universal Music Publishing Group, Vice president

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U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever

Publishers have been trying to follow the lead of record labels to bypass BMI and ASCAP to cut direct licensing deals with digital services. A U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alan Cross, Alison J. Nathan, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Performance rights organisation, record label, United States, Universal Music Group

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Rdio Names Warner/Chappell Music Exec Iain Morris As VP Global Music Publishing

Music streaming service Rdio has named Iain Morris as Vice President of Global Music Publishing. Prior to joining Rdio, Morris was Head of Digital, EMEA at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing.

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, BuzzFeed, Copyright registration, Happy Birthday to You, Mildred J. Hill, United States district court, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music, YouTube

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Jay-Z Introduces Tidal, ASCAP Day @Berklee College & More

Jay-Z relaunches Tidal as subscription only, high-fidelity audio service. ASCAP Foundation backs ASCAP Day at Berklee College of Music on Wednesday, April 8th.

Guest Post on 04/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A. R. Rahman, Afro-Brazilian, Anat Cohen, Aspiro, Berklee College of Music, Boston, Brazil, Choro, Jay-Z, Jazz at Lincoln Center

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