Mixcloud Inks Merlin Indie Licensing Deal
Radio-like streaming platform Mixcloud has signed a multi-year direct licensing agreement with global indie label rights agency Merlin. Mixcloud recently closed similar deals with Universal Music Group and Warner Music. Continue reading
Merlin Makes Key London, New York Appointments
Underscoring the growing importance of independent music and labels, indie global rights agency Merlin has announced several significant new appointments. Merlin membership includes tens of thousands of independent labels in. Continue reading
Merlin Pays Out $500M As Indies Score With Streaming
Merlin's payments to its 20,000 label members has surpassed $500 million annually, according the 10th anniversary report just released by the global indie music licensor. A dive into the data. Continue reading
Merlin Pulls Content Off German Music Streamer Simfy, Threatens Legal Action
Merlin is pulling member tracks from German streaming service Simfy. The massive independent music licensor took action after new management at Simfy failed to report royalties over the summer months. Most. Continue reading
Merlin Slashes Independent Label Administration Fees 25% – 50%
Global music rights agency Merlin is slashing the administration fees it charges independent labels by 25 – 50%. Members were informed yesterday via an email obtained by Hypebot. The cuts. Continue reading
Myspace Allegedly Hosting Unlicensed Indie Music, Merlin Prepares Legal Response
Indie music rights licensor Merlin says they have discovered unlicensed music by labels they represent on the new Myspace. Myspace says users must have posted it and they're happy to. Continue reading
