Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Rap Genius & NMPA Truce, PS4 Launches & More
The NMPA has agreed to temporarily shelve its takedown actions toward popular lyric annotation site Rap Genius. Last week, the NMPA sent take-down notices to Rap Genius and 49 other unlicensed lyric. Continue reading
Musicians Are Finding Licensing Opportunities In Foreign Markets
By Eduardo Loret de Mola from Berklee College's Music Business Journal. The music licensing market is actively expanding its scope within the entertainment industry. Musicians’ net earnings from traditional licensing. Continue reading
CHANGES: RIAA, Warner Music Group, Universal Japan, Warner/Chappell Signs Dave Mustaine
Warner Music Group announced the promotion of Lucy Otterwell to SVP Digital Strategy & Business Development, Europe, Middle East & Africa Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music. Continue reading
Major Layoffs Likely At Sony Music, Sony ATV As Bain & Co Hired To Cut $100 Million
Bain & Co have been hired to cut $100 million in operating expenses at Sony Entertainment which includes label group Sony Music and music publisher Sony ATV. Sony has been under. Continue reading
Music Publishers Association Pauses Takedown Action Against Rap Genius
Just days after the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) named popular lyrics annotation site Rap Genius to the top of a list of 50 unlicensed sites targeted for take down, the trade. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
YouTube's Google+ Comments Currently A FAIL As Users Respond With "Fuck You Google+" Live Nation To Buy U2, Madonna Management Companies For $30 Million Rolling Stone Tells EDM Fans "Your. Continue reading
ASCAP Releases Teaser For ‘Why We Create Music” 100th Anniversary Film [VIDEO]
ASCAP turns 100 in February of next year. As part of the run up to the celebration, the performing rights organization commissioned a short film "Why We Create Music" that. Continue reading
Beggars’ Martin Mills Reelected Merlin Chairman, 2 Join Board
Indie global rights agency Merlin has announced the results of the biennial election for its 15 seat board. Beggars Group founder Martin Mills who will continue as Merlin chairman. Erik Gilbert (Essential Music & Marketing. Continue reading
Music Publishing Weekly Roundup: Rap Genius vs NMPA, Lorde Signs with Songs & More
The NMPA sent take-down notices to 50 unlicensed lyric sites, most notably Rap Genius, on Monday. The other 49 sites can be found here. NMPA President David Israelite described the. Continue reading
How Music Licensing Fits Into One Indie Act’s Approach To Marketing
In September, Hypebot ran a guest post from Sarah Sharp featuring tips on getting your music licensed. As a music supervisor and lead singer of the Jitterbug Vipers, Sharp understands. Continue reading
