REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
In this round of our weekly cycle back through music industry news, we revisit the impact of hurricane Matthew on festivals and concerts, a class action lawsuit filed against Live. Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Live Nation Over Ticket Fees
A class action suit has been filed accusing Live Nation of falsely advertising concert ticket prices. When Michael Rapino was named CEO of Live Nation Entertainment in 2010, he promised. Continue reading
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Live Nation Hit With Lawsuit By 17 Fans After Railing Collapse
17 injured concert goers are suing Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa and Live Nation. Safety at shows became the issue it always deserved to be several summers ago after a spectacular. Continue reading
The Kesha-Dr. Luke Lawsuit Exemplifies Everything That Is Wrong With The Music Industry
Ke$ha's decision to drop her California lawsuit in order to continue making music does not indicate that her allegations were in any way false, as she continues to pursue said. Continue reading
NMPA And Spotify Declare Victory, But David Lowery Says Fight Has Just Begun For Indie Songwriter, Publishers
This week, the National Music Publishers Association and Spotify declared the settlement over unlicensed tracks a smashing success, with 96% of NMPA members signing on. But the fight for fair compensation from. Continue reading
A Critical Look At DoJ’s 100% Music Licensing Scheme
The U.S. Department Of Justice is set to allow 100% music licensing – the practice of letting one owner of a song to license it for any use without permission from. Continue reading
Why Independent Music Publishers Should Wait to Join Class Action Against Spotify [MONICA CORTON, DAVID LOWERY]
Today is the last day for music publishers to sign on to participate in the Spotify and NMPA (National Music Publishers Association) settlement agreement. But independent musician and songwriter David Lowery. Continue reading
Ticketmaster Lists 421 Concerts Eligible For Free Tickets For 50 Million Wronged Ticket Buyers
There has been a great deal of criticism of the court settlement that Ticketmaster reached over unfair charges. But whatever your position, there's no point in not taking advantage of the. Continue reading
