Could Music Modernization Act Be Trojan Horse For Orphan Works?

In taking a closer look at the language used in the controversial Music Modernization Act, Chris Castle here speculates that the bill may contain some of the same content as. Continue reading

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Midemlab Launches 2018 Music Tech Startup Competition

Leading international music conference Midem has launched the 2018 edition of its Midemlab music-related startup competition, with Kima Ventures, Ticketmaster, Google, and Tencent joining the jury. Midem will be in Cannes, France June 5-8.

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Martin Mills Named Worldwide Independent Network Chair

Beggars Group founder and chairman Martin Mills has been named non-executive chair of the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN), comprising of over 20 independent trade associations in 30 countries.

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“Black Panther” Makes Kendrick Lamar A Superstar Producer

In this piece we explore Kendrick Lamar's evolution both as a rapper and producer, with the latter most recently showcased on Black Panther: The Album. A work "inspired by the. Continue reading

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Why Congress Should Pass The Classics Act: Artists Speak

Here notable artists Mary Wilson and Darlene Love make a powerful case in favor of shutting the massive loophole which currently allows digital music services to artists and rights owners. Continue reading

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One Senator’s Vote Can Stop Net Neutrality Repeal, Join Operation: #OneMoreVote

One U.S. Senator's vote is all that is need to help stop the repeal of net neutrality. Today, Tuesday, February 27th, please join us and other net neutrality supporters and. Continue reading

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Liberty, SiriusXM Offer iHeart $1.16B Cash Infusion

Liberty Media has signed a deal memo to infuse $1.158 billion into iHeartMedia.  iHeart, which owns 850 AM and FM radio stations, has struggled under the burden of $20 billion. Continue reading

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TUE. BRIEF: Liberty, SiriusXM Explore iHeart Buy • Net Neutrality Protests Today • Vero vs Instagram • More

TUESDAY 2.27.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

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Splice Acquires Online Music Community Indaba, Free Rubber Tracks Sample Library

Music collaboration tech developer Splice has acquired Indaba Music. Indaba is an online music community of more than a million creators. Indaba’s Founder Dan Zaccagnino and CEO, JJ Rosen, a. Continue reading

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Shareholder Lawsuits Against Spotify Just Got Easier

While there has long been a crusade from the powers that be to de-fang small publishers and independent songwriters as much as possible to prevent them from suing major companies. Continue reading

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