The Week In Music Publishing 6.15.12
At the annual General Meeting of the National Music Publishers' Association, David Israelite renewed his calls to Congress to introduce a more efficient mechanical licensing system. He also took aim. Continue reading
YouTube Reaches Deals With Major Music Publishers, Promises Expanded Content & Payments
YouTube yesterday announced deals with major music publishers including rBMG Rights Management, Christian Copyright Solutions, ABKCO Music, Inc., Songs Music Publishing, Words & Music, Copyright Administration, Music Services, Reservoir Media. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 6.1.12
For the first time in UK history, digital music sales have eclipsed physical sales. According to the BPI (British Recorded Music Industry), digital accounted for 55.5% of trade revenues in. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 5.18.12
Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment – home to Lil Wayne – has settled out-of-court with producer David Kirkwood for an undisclosed amount following a suit relating to royalties. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 5.11.12
In a landmark ruling, former lead singer of the Village People, Victor Willis, has won the right to reacquire and administer works such as Y.M.C.A. Willis invoked a provision of copyright. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 5.4.12
After his first US #1 with Somebody That I Used To Know, Australian artist Gotye leads the nominations for APRA Song Of The Year. New Zealand chanteuse Kimbra, who also features on the. Continue reading
Songtrust Uncovers $2K For D.I.Y. Songwriter
No matter how diligent you are, as a d.i.y. artist some things are going to fall through the cracks. Others seem nearly impossible. After all, it's only been a couple. Continue reading
EU To Rule On EMI Sony Publishing Deal This Thursday
The European Commission is expected to rule this Thursday on Sony’s proposed $2.2 billion purchase of EMI Music Publishing. It's far from certain that EU or US regulators will just. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 4.6.12
American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry is facing legal action from bandmates in his former band Absent Element. The lawsuit alleges that all band members equally contributed to Absent Element's song, which. Continue reading
How Would YOU Monetize Young Buck’s Soon To Be Liquidated Music?
Young Buck failed in his attempts to come up with a plan to repay his debts that at one point was said to include damages of $10 million to G-Unit. Continue reading
