Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.8.14: Pandora + Merlin, Rhapsody Acquisitions, Zac Brown
Pandora has struck a deal with Merlin. The global rights agency that represents over 20,000 indie labels including Epitaph, Razor & Tie, and Wind-Up Records announced the deal with the Music-Tech. Continue reading
Swedish Pirate Party Founder Says “Kill Copyright”
OP Ed by Rick Falkvinge, founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, from TorrentFreak. People sometimes ask how the artists will get paid if – no, when – the copyright monopoly. Continue reading
Songwriters: Submit Comments To The Department of Justice On The Consent Decrees Now
By David Lowery from The Trichordist. The DOJ is reviewing the WWII era consent decrees that force songwriters under federal court supervision for supposed anti-competitive practices. Yes the awesome power. Continue reading
Jody Gerson Exits Sony/ATV To Become CEO Of Universal Music Publishing
Jody Gerson has been named the Chairman and CEO the Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), effective January 1, 2015. Gerson, who currently serves as Co-President of Sony/ATV Publishing, will be. Continue reading
SESAC Acquires Video Music Licensor Rumblefish
Video music micro-licencing service Rumblefish has been acquired by for-profit performing rights organization SESAC. Details of the deal were not announced. Rumblefish will operate as an independent subsidiary of SESAC with founder. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.1.14: SESAC Expands, Pharrell, Three Six Zero & More
SESAC plans to expand by hiring new chairman and CEO John Josephson. As Co-founder of Downtown Music LLC, former managing director to Allen & Co, and 22 year SESAC board. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 7.25.14: Randy Newman, Mariah Carey, Round Hill
Downtown Music Publishing has signed Randy Newman to an administration deal for North America. The six time grammy award winner is responsible for hits such as “Short People”, “I Love L.A.”. Continue reading
MusicPlay Analytics and LuckyPennie Join The Brandery Accelerator’s New Class
Cinncinnati's The Brandery is considered one of the top tech startup accelerators. They help startups in the early stages to further develop and seek funding. The Brandery just took in. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 7.8.14: Martin Bandier, Indie Label Revolt, Rap Genius
Sony/ATV's Martin Bandier is threatening to withdraw all rights from ASCAP and BMI. Most major music publishers are looking to withdraw digital rights from the PROs and negotiate direct deals with. Continue reading
YouTube’s Pressure Tactics? Good Old Fashioned Corporate Strong-Arming
OP ED from Peter Getty, musician, producer, writer and philanthropist. A member of the band Virgin Whore Complex, Getty founded the indie label Emperor Norton. As if beleaguered indie labels needed. Continue reading
