Could Songwriter Metadata Be Delivered Directly To Retailers?
Following the recent rash of improper licensing lawsuits, the question is being raised as to whether or not retailers could potentially have songwriter metadata delivered directly to them by labels. Continue reading
Why Startup Founders Ignore Copyright
Some may wonder, if improper licensing is such an issue, why startups don't take the time to make sure all their legal ducks are in a row before proceding, but as. Continue reading
Where’s The Money? YouTube Revenues Explained
This article clears a little of the fog surrounding how revenue from YouTube uploads is determined, as well as how the video sharing site's content management system functions and whether or not,. Continue reading
A Tsunami Is About The Hit The Music Business And Paul McCartney Is Riding The Wave
News that Paul McCartney was taking advantage of a US Copyright Act provision that allows songwriters to reclaim their catalog after 56 years has sent shock waves through the music industry.. Continue reading
Spotify Agrees To $30 Million Settlement With Nat’l Music Publishers Assoc. Over Unpaid Royalties
Spotify's use of unlicensed songs is the subject of several lawsuits, two of which are currently seeking class action status. Today the music streamer offered another path to payments that. Continue reading
What If Music Copyright Didn’t Exist?
In this though experiment, we examine what a music industry devoid of copyright would look like, and if it would really leave artists any worse off than they are now,. Continue reading
Is Spotify’s Rush To Blame Harry Fox Agency Misplaced?
With multiple lawsuits looming and in the midst of difficult negotiations with music publishers, Spotify has been, not so subtly, setting the Harry Fox Agency up to take the fall.. Continue reading
Sony Pays $750 Million For Stake in Sony/ATV That Michael Jackson Aquired For $41.5 Million
Record labels are worth a fraction of what they were used be. But, as yesterday's $750 million Sony/ATV deal illustrates, music publishing is still a hot sale target at impressive. Continue reading
We Know Compulsory Licensing Is “Broken” – Here Is How To Fix It
[UPDATED] Spotify's recent alleged failure to pay songwriters their due royalties has served to further highlight the numerous flaws with the compulsory licensing system which is currently used by the music. Continue reading
