How To Guide To Music Rights, Royalties For Creative Licensing
Structured somewhat differently than other types of creative licensing, music licenses, copyright, and royalties are designed to fairly distribute profit to all parties involved, but not all music royalties are. Continue reading
YouTube Royalty Rate Variables Explained
Many artists and labels take issue with YouTube royalty payments, and not without cause, as the rate it pays is less than desirable. Here we breakdown what exactly goes into. Continue reading
Amazon Is Now 3rd Largest Music Subscription Service [Mark Mulligan]
Although it has often been overshadowed in the competitive world of music streaming, Amazon seems to be stepping into the light, with recent data showing Amazon music to be the. Continue reading
Her Job Is To Curate Official Spotify Playlists Of New Artists [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
Athena Koumis is an editor at Spotify, and her job is to curate "Fresh Finds" and other official Spotify playlists. "My day revolves around listening to music.," says Kormis. "My. Continue reading
Music Podcaster Charged In Fatal T.I. Concert Shooting
A hip-hop podcaster is facing a homicide charge in connection with a fatal shooting during a performance by rapper T.I. at the Beacon Theater in New York last year. According. Continue reading
Oh Canada! Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Shares His Spotify Playlist
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has released an official Spotify playlist featuring his current favourite tracks. His PM Mix includes contemporary and classic songs from Canadian artists including Drake, Of. Continue reading
CEO Alec Ljung Pushes Back: “SoundCloud is not going away.”
Decrying the "insane amount of noise about SoundCloud" over multiple reports that the music service is running out of money. CEO and co-founder joined SoundCloud fan and artist Chance The. Continue reading
Jay-Z’s New Album “4.44” Still Not On Spotify [UPDATE]
[UPDATE 3] More than a week ago, Jay-Z's new album "4.44" became available on Apple Music, Amazon and most other streaming platforms, after a week as a TIDAL and Sprint. Continue reading
MON. BRIEF: Spotify Plans Playlist Feedback • Fake Artists Debate Evolves • Quincy vs Jacksons • Muru • More
MONDAY 7.17.17s Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Spotify, Please end this distraction and come clean about "fake artists" payments. We've all got a new music industry to. Continue reading
