Music Publishing News 6.19.15: Apple Music • Unified Licensing • Spotify’s Taste Rewind

Indie label reaction to Apple Music, unfied music licensing in Europe and Spotify's new Taste Rewind feature are all a part of this week's music publishing news roundup.

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8tracks Secures $2.5M, TuneCore and Naxos Sign On Expanding Music Library To 9M Tracks

8tracks is a rarity in music tech. It's profitable and has been since 2012. And despite a somewhat low profile, it's also hugely popular, particularly with fans of independent music. 

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What a Full-Time Touring Musician’s Daily Schedule Really Looks Like

No two full-time musicians' schedules are identical. Depending on the projects they're involved in, the to-do lists will vary greatly. We spoke with Alex White, one-half of the heady garage-rock duo White. Continue reading

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Sony: ‘We (Really) Do Share Multi-Million Spotify Advances With Artists’

Responding to the wave of criticism that followed the leak of a contract between Sony Music and Spotify that revealed $42.5 million in advances, $9 million in advertising trade and. Continue reading

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International Artists Assoc. Reacts To Leaked Sony Spotify Contract [Full Text Of Letter To Regulators]

Following the leak of a revealing contract between Sony Music and Spotify, the recently formed International Artist's Association has joined managers in calling for contract transparency and better terms for. Continue reading

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Facebook Exec Moves To Soundcloud To Fuel International Expansion

2015 is turning out to be an important year for Soundcloud. Rightholders are pushing hard for compensation, but have been slow to sign deals; thus, thwarting a much needed effort. Continue reading

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Steve Titmus Exits Shazam For Resident Advisor

After 8 years, Steve Titmus,  Senior Music Manager and Head of the EU Music Department is exiting Shazam. He will be joining EDM hub Resident Advisor as Head Of Product. In a. Continue reading

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Apple’s New Streaming Service May Be Facing A Rough Start In Europe

Regulators in the European Union may throw a roadblock into Apple’s upcoming launch of its new streaming music service. The computer giant is increasingly under examination over its dealings with record. Continue reading

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Spotify Names James Duffett-Smith Global As Head of Publisher Relations

Spotify has appointed James Duffett-Smith as Global Head of Publisher Relations. Previously he was Head of Licensing Business Affairs at Spotify, which is joined in 2009.

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Deezer Elite Expands Globally With Sonos

High definition audio is one of streaming music's hottest battlegrounds; and Deezer is leading the charge with a global launch of Deezer Elite via a partnership with in-home music leader Sonos.

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