How Much Do Digital Music Services Pay Copyright Owners? [INFOGRAPHIC]
As music fans continue to have more options in their digital music consumption, the ways that artists and copyright holders get paid continues to become more complicated and fuzzy –. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing: Ray Charles, etc
Ray Charles' children are in a legal battle with the charitable foundation bearing their father's name. The case revolves around claims to royalties to some of Charles' biggest hits –. Continue reading
Michael Simon To Head Harry Fox Agency
Michael S. Simon has been promoted to President and CEO for rights management, royalty and licensing company, The Harry Fox Agency. Simon has been with HFA for more than 11. Continue reading
Upward Spiral Podcast Continues With Extended Insights & Discussions
During the past four months, Hypebot has been presenting to you bi-weekly episodes of The Upward Spiral Podcast as a way to turn our daily coverage into deeper conversations; providing. Continue reading
ASCAP OnStage Launches To Deliver Live Performance Royalties To All Musicians
ASCAP now provides a solution for songwriters to receive royalties when their works are performed live in the U.S. ASCAP OnStage allows member to submit their setlists and be compensated. Continue reading
Top Musicians Threaten Strike Over EMI Sale To UMG
With all the reporting and coverage of the completed $1.9 billion acquisition of EMI by Universal Music Group, one very important voice has been (unsurprisingly) left out of the conversation. Continue reading
Apple’s ‘Pandora Killer’ Halted By Licensing Complications With Sony/ATV
Apple’s rumored Pandora-like music streaming service has run into a licensing roadblock, derailing a launch that reportedly was scheduled to coincide with the iPhone5’s debut. According to information obtained by. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 9.28.12 – Sony/ATV vs. BMI, ASCAP & iPhone Music Streaming & More
The New York Post reports that rumours of an in-built iPhone 5 music streaming service were on the money. However, the service was scrapped at the last minute with talks between. Continue reading
Top 20 Countries With The Most Illegal Music Downloads
As the piracy saga continues with the “six strikes” initiative coming soon to the United States and news that BMG is looking to cash in on $20 settlements with alleged. Continue reading
Courts Want $9,250 Per Pirated Song, But BMG Will Settle For $20
With the “six strikes” initiative on it’s way to the United States – where ISPs will begin warning Internet users illegally sharing copyrighted material, and then restricting their Internet access. Continue reading
