How Music And Fashion Thrive As One
For decades, brands have associated with music and vice versa. As record and merchandise sales struggle, artists cling to the opportunity of collaborating with brands. We look at how the. Continue reading
Did Spotify Leak Their Own Sony Contract?
A leaked copy of Sony Music's 2011 – 2013 contract with Spotify unleashed a multitude of complications for Sony and the entire music industry. But who leaked the document? David Lowery has. Continue reading
Contract Leak Shows How Sony Let Spotify Get Off Cheap
Yesterday the 2011-2013 contract between Sony Music and Spotify leaked online. Fascinating reading, it offers as many questions as answers. David Lowery took a look at the deal and noticed,. Continue reading
MUST READ: Sony Music’s Contract With Spotify
The Verge has obtained a copy of what it says was Sony Music's 2012-2013 contract with Spotify. The contract, which appears genuine, offers a unique glimpse in to the major. Continue reading
Epic Fail: The War On Piracy
The final chapter in the long, sordid story of the pirate site, Grooveshark, finally played out in a New York Courtroom last week. The principals, after years of litigation, have. Continue reading
VOTE: Should Streaming Services Limit Free Music?
Many in the music industry are concerned that income from streaming will not adequately fund artists and the music industry. With the shift to streaming accelerating, should record labels and. Continue reading
RIAA Trims More Staff, But Bonuses Already Well Paid Execs
The RIAA represents over 1,600 U.S. record labels that collectively create and distribute about 90% of recorded music sold in the United States. It's largest and most influential of the members are. Continue reading
BMG Acquires US Indie Rise Records
BMG continues to build on its mission of putting the traditionally siloed worlds of record label and music publishing under one roof with the purchase of US metal and hard rock. Continue reading
Spotify To Launch “Spotify Now” This Wednesday May 20th
When Spotify sent out media invites for a press event this Wednesday May 2oth, multiple reports pointed toward the addition of a video service including content from top media companies. Now. Continue reading
REWIND – The New Music Industry’s Week In Review: BMI • WMG • Spotify • Rdio • NPR • More
Another eventful week in the new music industry: BMI scored a major victory for songwriters, streaming revenue passed downloads for the first time at a major label, Spotify unveiled a surprising stat and. Continue reading
