New Fair Play, Fair Pay Act: What’s Inside?

In a recent rare and purposeful show of bi-partisan support, the Fair Play Fair pay act was re-introduced, with the hopes of modernizing U.S. law as it relates to the. Continue reading

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Latest Collection Society Scandal Raises Question: Are They Credible Representative Of Artists?

Either as a result of incompetence or malice, some copyright collection societies have earned something of a tarnished reputation when it comes to representing artists, says Glyn Moody of Techdirt. 

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TUE. BRIEF: BMG Revenue +12% • Facebook Launches Stories • SoundCloud Go To Netherlands • More

TUESDAY 3.28.17 Music Business News From Around The Web  BMG is finding real success by using new approaches to the old music business. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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The Fight For A Straight Count: Does Streaming Accounting Costing More Than Royalites

When it comes to tracking and accounting songs and recordings, the systems currently in place are both expensive and complex and the royalties paid out are minuscule, this is leading. Continue reading

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NY Court Declares No Performance Rights For Flo and Eddie: “POOF” Goes 5 Million Dollars

In the latest look at the ongoing saga of Flo and Eddie and Sirius XM. For a while it looked as though Flo and Eddie were set to receive quite. Continue reading

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FRI. BRIEFING: Pandora Plunges On Weak Report, Buyout Rumor • Beatport Bounces Back • Spotify Spying • More

FRIDAY 7.22.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Pandora: downturn or bump in the road? I'll bet on the later as it evolves beyond a one trick pony, investing. Continue reading

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Warner Music’s $3 Billion Debt Upgraded To B1 “High Default Risk”

When Len Blavatnik's Access Industries bought Warner Music Group in 2011, it took on $3.05 billion in expensive debt. Now investment ratings firm Moody's has upgraded WMG's outlook slightly from B2. Continue reading

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