Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles.  The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

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Music Streamer Deezer Explores Radical Shift To User Centric Licensing [MARK MULLIGAN]

"What if that metal fan only listened to Metallica, yet still 10% of that subscriber’s revenue went to Katy Perry?" It is not a hypothetical question. It's actually how payments. Continue reading

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Spotify ‘Seriously’ Explores Nixing IPO In Favor Of Direct Listing, Motivated By $1B Funding Terms

This week's announcement that Spotify had cut a multi-year licensing deal with UMG, and the subsequent deals with other rightsholders that will certainly follow, paves the way for Spotify to. Continue reading

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Why Spotify, UMG Windowing Deal Won’t Work

With yesterday's announcement that Spotify and Universal Music Group had struck a multi-year licensing deal came to revelations: 1) the music streamer would pay lower streaming rates IF it delivered specific. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Spotify UMG Deal Reaction • Kanye Steams Platinum • ASCAP’s 3rd $1B Year • More

Music Business News From Around The Web  The impact of the Spotify and UMG deal will be both more and less than most think. Updated continuously under our More News tab

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It’s All About ‘Location’ For Pandora Trendsetter Khalid

Here we explore the newfound success of R&B/soul singer Khalid, as well as the persistence of the theme of geographical location in his music, with much of the music on. Continue reading

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James Grant Group Acquires Deckstar Management For $12.1 Million

UK based music management firm James Grant Group is expanding to the U.S. with the $12.1 million acquisition of Deckstar Management, the home of blink-182 and Steve Aoki.

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ASCAP Adds 32 Top Panelists To “I Create Music” Expo

ASCAP’s songwriter and artists conference “I Create Music” has added 32 additional panelists – including some big names – to their 2017 edition in LA April 13-15.

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Pandora Top Spins: Future Makes Four Appearances, Maroon 5’s ‘Cold’ Debuts In Top 10

For this round of Pandora's Top Spins, Maroon five have a new hit in 'Cold' feturing Atlanta rapper Future, plus Big Sean sees a promising return, and KYLE, a rapper hailing. Continue reading

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New Scientific Study Identifies Most Important Member Of Every Band, And It Is…

A new scientific study has found that the most important member of any band is the bassist. The report from The National Academy of Sciences found that ‘superior time perception for. Continue reading

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Spotify’s Most Streamed & Viral Tracks US, UK, Global

The Spotify Weekly Charts highlight top artists by listener along with the past week's most streamed and viral songs in the US, UK and around the world. 

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