Tag: Authors and Publishers

Fair Play, Fair Pay Act Of 2015 Introduced To Congress

Yesterday, House Democrats Jerrold Nadler, John Conyers Jr. and Ted Deutch and Republican House member Marsha Blackburn introduced the "Fair Play, Fair Pay Act of 2015" to members of Congress seeking to make sure music creators receive fair pay. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/14/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: 2010 FIFA World Cup, Allegiance, American Society of Composers, Americans, Ape-Man, Arizona, Authors and Publishers, Federal government of the United States, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Code

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Thanks To You, Hypebot Sponsors!

As much as this is a labor of love, producing Hypebot daily comes at a cost; so we thank these great companies who support our efforts.

Guest Post on 04/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Kiss (band), Los Angeles, Paul McCartney, Performance rights organisation, Rock and Roll All Nite, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, The Doobie Brothers

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Copyright Royalty Board Filing Alludes To Pandora/Chris Harrison “Created Evidence” for Rate Court Proceedings

Sadly no one in the music business press seems to be paying attention to the Copyright Royalty Board filings, according to David Lowery. But we all should be watching this closely.. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., iTunes, Lee Thomas Miller, music industry, National Association of Broadcasters, Pandora, royalties, SoundExchange

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Music Publishing News Roundup: Sony Appoints New A&R Exec, ASCAP Welcomes Alice Kim, Ole Acquires Jingle Punks

Sony/ATV appoints Mark Abramowitz as new A&R Executive, ASCAP welcomes Alice Kim as Executive Vice President, and Ole acquires Jingle Punks.

Guest Post on 04/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Artists and repertoire, Authors and Publishers, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, New York City, Tennessee, Universal Music Publishing Group, Vice president

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U.S. Dept. Of Justices Expected To Approve Changes That Would Change ASCAP, BMI Forever

Publishers have been trying to follow the lead of record labels to bypass BMI and ASCAP to cut direct licensing deals with digital services. A U.S. Department of Justice consent decree. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/08/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Al Franken, Alan Cross, Alison J. Nathan, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Performance rights organisation, record label, United States, Universal Music Group

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Jay Z’s Debut Album Disappears From Spotify, But You Can Still Find It On TIDAL

Exclusive content has become the latest weapon in the battle for streaming music subscribers. A deep pocketed Apple is expected to make them part of its June music relaunch. But. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alicia Keys, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Arcade Fire, Aspiro, Authors and Publishers, Google, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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Rdio Names Warner/Chappell Music Exec Iain Morris As VP Global Music Publishing

Music streaming service Rdio has named Iain Morris as Vice President of Global Music Publishing. Prior to joining Rdio, Morris was Head of Digital, EMEA at Warner/Chappell Music Publishing.

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2015 in Songwriting & Music Publishing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, BuzzFeed, Copyright registration, Happy Birthday to You, Mildred J. Hill, United States district court, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Music Group, Warner/Chappell Music, YouTube

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FRI. NEWS BRIEF: US, EU Eye Streaming Music Probe • GrooveShark Loses To EMI • SeatGeek Adds $62M • More News

FRIDAY 4.3.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/03/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Android (operating system), Artist, Audacious (software), Authors and Publishers, Brooklyn, Business development, Chuck Schumer, Coast, United States, YouTube

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MON. NEWS BRIEF: TIDAL Answers Critics, EU Vets Apple Streaming Plans, Vivendi’s Music Fight & More

THURSDAY 4.2.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE

Bruce Houghton on 04/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: A. J. Hinch, Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, Africa, Alabama, Alfredo Simón, American Society of Composers, Approved drug, Arizona, Arkansas, Artist, Authors and Publishers

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Concord and Bicycle Music Merge, Raise $100 Million and Acquires Vanguard, Sugar Hill Records

Don't blink or you'll miss something important: Concord Music Group has merged with The Bicycle Music Company, raised $100 million, and acquired indie labels Vanguard and Sugar Hill.

Bruce Houghton on 04/01/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Albuquerque, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Bad Moon Rising (song), Basel, concert, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son, John Fogerty, Memphis, New Mexico, Tennessee

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