Deezer Enters Crowded U.S Streaming Music Market Without Free Tier
Better late than never? French based music streamer Deezer is finally entering the already crowded U.S. streaming music market. Until now, Deezer was only available to Cricket Wireless customers or. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 7.15.16: Sony/ATV Michael Jackson EU Scrutiny • Indie Music Publishers Speak Out • PRS Financials
The European Commission will decide this month whether Sony/ATV may finalize its purchase of the Michael Jackson estate’s stake in its joint venture. Music companies and digital services have been. Continue reading
Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]
Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 6.24.16: DMCA Safe Harbor Battle • EU vs YouTube • Vimeo Beats Capital
Over 500 creators and 20 organizations have signed a letter to US Congress calling for reform of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. The biggest grievance is with the DMCA’s “safe. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 10.6.15: Swift Lawsuit • Pan-Euro Licensing Hub • Napster To Canada
Taylor Swift is facing a $42 million lawsuit for alleged plagiarism in her song “Shake It Off”. The lawsuit was filed by Jesse Graham, an obscure R&B singer, who alleges. Continue reading
A Stream on Apple Music Pays Songwriters And Publishers 33% More Than A Stream On Spotify
All streaming music services are not created equal, at least when its comes to payments. A myriad of advances to major labels, fine print and legal trickery makes it impossible. Continue reading
PRS Music Sues Soundcloud After “5 Years Of Unsuccessful Negotiations”
It's one step forward and one step back for SoundCloud. Rumors have the music site close to a key deal with Universal. But today UK music collection and licensing body. Continue reading
Apple Music, Labels Did Not Collude To End Freemium, Says European Union Commission
An EU probe, rumored to be motivated by Spotify, found no evidence that Apple Music and the major record labels conspired to end freemium music. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does. Continue reading
Antitrust Lawfare Breaks Out: Google, Spotify vs. Apple
Amidst a host of other suspicious activity on the part of Spotify and Google, the Federal Trade Commission is instead investigating Apple regarding their 30% commission on "digital consumables" sold. Continue reading
