Spotify Decides That Streaming Does Not Equal Reproduction, Distribution [Op-ed]

In what is turning into a defining battle with rightsholders, Spotify is now arguing that streaming is not the same as either reproduction or distribution and therefore not subject to. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Atlantic Records Subpoenas Reddit • QQ Music: A Profitable Streamer • Playlists Wars • More

WEDNESDAY 8.3.16 Music Business News From Around The Web  Major label legal actions take a new unwelcome turn with with Atlantic/Suicide Squad vs. Reddit. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: Apple Music Gets Taylor Swift Exclusive • Tidal Nabs Prince • Rhapsody Grows 45% • More

Monday 12.14.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Do exclusives add subscribers or just piss off fans? Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Adele Tops 5 Million Sold • Royalty Rate Ruling Nears • More

Friday 12.11.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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THU. NEWS BRIEF: Aurous, RIAA Settle For $3 Million • BMI, Artist Growth Team For Data • CDs Live On • More

Thursday 12.10.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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WED. NEWS BRIEF: Spotify Considers Windowing • Blurred Lines Appeal • Guvera To US • Wu Tang’s $2M Buyer • More

Wednesday 12.9.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web If Spotify embraces windowing will fans pay or pirate?  Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: Jukedeck Raises $3M • Inside The Grammys • Saavn To Expand • Adele Song Controversy • More

Tuesday 12.8.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web There are still investor dollars available for the right ideas.  Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: New Album Release Cycle • Adele Breaks Records Her Own Way • German ISPs To Block Pirates • More

Monday 11.30.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Adele Goes Punk: Breaking records by breaking the rules, and fans love her for it.  Updated continuously under our More News tab.. Continue reading

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: Adele Tops 3 Million • Garrett Wins Brit Award • Deezer Nabs Ministry Of Sounds • Vive La Vie! • More

Friday 11.27.2015 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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Deadlines For Record Store Day 2016

Record Store Day is arguably the most important day on the indie music calendar. Participation is a part of many music marketing plans; and the deadlines and dues dates have just been announced.  Here. Continue reading

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