Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes

2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole.  First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading

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Spotify Adds Specially Recorded 2 Song “Singles” From John Legend, Tove Lo, Local Natives, D.R.A.M., Juanes, 15 More

Spotify continues to add original programming and promote its own playlists (if you can call two songs a playlist) with the launch of weekly "Singles" that include a track from. Continue reading

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Apple Music, ITunes Head Of Digital Marketing Moves To AEG Live

Brooke Kain, who had joined Apple Music from Beats when Apple acquired the music service, has exited to take the newly created position of Chief Digital Officer at concert promoter AEG Live. Kain. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Most Viral Tracks US, UK And Globally

These lists represent the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from 8/5-11/2016 via Facebook,. Continue reading

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Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics

To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. And Indie Music

In this latest roundup of advice for DIY and independent artists, we offer tips and suggestions on using livestreaming to grow your fanbase, how to negotiate for higher pay from. Continue reading

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Understanding The Monetization Of YouTube Views

While some artists may assuming that they will automatically receive revenue when their videos are viewed on YouTube, turning views into cash is actually a rather complex process, one which. Continue reading

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Universal Music Opens Vaults To Launch uDiscover Online Store

Catalog sales contribute a great deal to the bottom line of most labels, and online commerce provide a unique opportunity to leverage the long tale of fan interest well after. Continue reading

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Most Viral Tracks On Spotify US, UK, Canada and Global

The most viral tracks on Spotify based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened from Nov. 13 – 19, 2015 via Facebook, Tumblr,. Continue reading

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Dubset Releases Inaugural Mix Transparency Report: Atlantic Records, David Guetta Most Sampled

The fastest growing genre  - Electronic Dance Music – may very well become the music industry’s latest key to unlocking millions in untapped revenue, and we finally have the data. Continue reading

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