Sony/ATV Says New Pandora Deal Will Significantly Increase Royalties [FULL TEXT OF LETTER TO SONGWRITERS]
In a letter to Sony/ATV clients, the music publishing giant said that a landmark direct deal signed with internet radio giant Pandora will lead to ""a significant increase in royalties" for. Continue reading
David Lowery Asks NY Attorney General To Investigate Spotify, YouTube Over Millions In Unpaid Royalties
Musician and music industry critic David Lowery has called on the New York state Attorney General to investigate Spotify and YouTube. "Spotify routinely fails to pay songwriter royalties for songwriters. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 10.6.15: Swift Lawsuit • Pan-Euro Licensing Hub • Napster To Canada
Taylor Swift is facing a $42 million lawsuit for alleged plagiarism in her song “Shake It Off”. The lawsuit was filed by Jesse Graham, an obscure R&B singer, who alleges. Continue reading
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts “Unprecedented” Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]
Pandora (NYSE:P) and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits. Continue reading
Taylor Swift Sued For $44 Million For “Shake It Off” Copyright Infringement [Listen to both and decide]
When you are as big a star as Taylor Swift, lawsuits are inevitable. Some plaintiffs hope to win, some hope to settle for some cash and others just want the. Continue reading
The Importance Of Getting A Sync Rep
There is good money to be made by artists who can acquire a sync deal for their music, but getting your composition into the hands and ears of those who have the. Continue reading
Trademarks And Trademark Rights Explained
With the number of legal battles currently being fought in the music industry, having a solid grasp of trademark rights, what a trademark is, and what exactly can be trademarked. Continue reading
The Ongoing Happy Birthday Copyright Saga: Warner Asks Judge To Reconsider, Filmmakers Push For Public Domain Ruling
While many may have hoped that the saga of Happy Birthday's copyright (or lack thereof) had finally come to a close, the ambiguity of the ruling has caused both sides. Continue reading
4 Services Musicians Should Register With To Make More Money
While most big-name artists will have people to set them up with these services, DIY artists who don't take the time to register their music with organizations like SoundExchange and the Harry Fox. Continue reading
