Beggars’ Martin Mills Reelected Merlin Chairman, 2 Join Board

Indie global rights agency Merlin  has announced the results of the biennial election for its 15 seat board. Beggars Group founder Martin Mills who will continue as Merlin chairman. Erik Gilbert (Essential Music & Marketing. Continue reading

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Merlin Pulls Content Off German Music Streamer Simfy, Threatens Legal Action

Merlin is pulling member tracks from German streaming service Simfy. The massive independent music licensor took action after new management at Simfy failed to report royalties over the summer months. Most. Continue reading

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Indie Labels Grab Record 34.4% Market Share

According to Billboard SoundScan mid-year numbers provided by A2IM, report, indie labels hit a record high with 34.4% of the overall market share based on master ownership (not distribution). That's. Continue reading

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