Music Modernization Act Sets Stage For Songwriter, Publisher Tug Of War, says Attorney Wallace Collins

All week we've been looking at the ins and outs of the Music Modernization Act; and while the legislation has near universal support from major music trade groups and tech. Continue reading

Share on:

13K+ Sign Petition To Oust Recording Academy Head

A petition demanding the resignation of long time   Recording Academy president Neil Portnow has now surpassed its original goal of 10,000 signatures. By mid-day on Friday, 13,467 had signed demanding. Continue reading

Share on:

Spotify Finally Adds Songwriter, Producer Credits

[UPDATED] Spotify has finally added songwriter and producer credits on its desktop platform for both free and Premium users worldwide. The music streamer called this the first iteration of the. Continue reading

Share on:

How To Market College Gigs

When on tour, college towns can represent a great opportunity for artists looking to book shows, but attracting the college demographic carries with it its own set of challenges. Here. Continue reading

Share on:

Charlie Walk On Leave From UMG, Won’t Appear On ‘Four’ Finale, As New Accuser Steps Forward

Republic Records boss Charlie Walk will be missing next week’s finale of Fox’s talent competition show “The Four.” In a statement, his attorney Patricia Glaser, Walk said:

Share on:

How To Land A Record Deal

While many emerging artists have chosen to eschew labels, there are still a number of advantages to having the backing of a traditional label. Here we delve into how artists. Continue reading

Share on:

Billboard, Hollywood Reporter, Dick Clark, MRC Merge As Valence Media

Todd Boehly Eldridge Industries is folding three major entertainment companies – Billboard-Hollywood Reporter, dick clark productions and film and television studio MRC, into one new company, Valence Media.

Share on:

Is Rock On Music’s Endangered List?

In the wake the recent Grammy Awards, Fred Jacobs bemoans the decline of rock music as a genre, something which has been on a steady downhill slide for years, but. Continue reading

Share on:

FRI. BRIEF: Spotify Adds Songwriter Credits • WMG Revenue Up 14% • Female Execs Call Out Portnow • More

FRIDAY 2.2.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Share on:

Stars Help Petition To Oust Recording Academy President Collect Over 12,922 Signatures [UPDATED]

UPDATE 2: A petition demanding the ouster of  Recording Academy president Neil Portnow surpassed its original goal of 10,000 signatures overnight. By Thursday afternoon 12,992 had signed demanding the exec exit. Continue reading

Share on: