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
James Taylor Sues Warner Bros For $2 Million Over Digital Royalty Payouts
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer James Taylor is now in a legal battle with his former label Warner Bros Records for $2 million, claiming that the singer has not been. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing – Big Jon Platt, PRS For Music, Mariah Carey, Michael Stipe & More
Music publishing heavy-hitter "Big Jon" Platt has announced his move to Warner / Chappell after 17 years with EMI. Platt has worked with and signed acts of the calibre of. Continue reading
The Week In Music Publishing 9.7.12: Spotify, South Africa, Steve Perry, Hal David, Mio Vukovic & More
Spotify's artist-in-residence DA Wallach spoke this week with Mike King of BerkleeMusic to explain how artists are getting paid from the burgeoning music service. A government report in South Africa claims that. Continue reading
