Tag: Sony Music Entertainment

Universal Music Cuts Deal With Soundcloud, Reported Equity Stake Could Hurt Artists

Soundcloud went on a takedown spree last week, angering some users. Now we may know why. After months of sometimes contentious negotiations, the audio hosting site is reportedly finalizing a. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/17/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Union Sues Universal, Sony, WMG, Others For Failing To Fund Musician’s Pensions

The American Federation of Musicians pension fund is suing Atlantic Records, Hollywood Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Brothers Records for failing to make pension fund contributions.

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Grooveshark, music industry, record label, Sam Tarantino, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Apple Music Uses Snapchat To Offer Look Inside Beats 1 Global Studios

Since even before it launch, Apple Music has been using social media creatively to promote Beats 1. From "leaking" details to posting "exclusive" interviews on YouTube, Beats 1 and Apple. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., Casey Neistat, Facebook, Instagram, music video, social media, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, YouTube

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Why Taylor Swift Chose Not To Fight YouTube

Swift has gained quite a bit of attention recently for keeping her tunes off of both Spotify and, initially, Apple Music. But what about YouTube?

admin on 07/29/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abu Dhabi Media, Apple Inc., Facebook, music video, Sony Music Entertainment, Taylor Swift, Universal Music Group, Vevo, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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International Songwriting Competition Announces 2105 Judges Panel

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced an impressive judges panel of top artists and music industry executives for the 2015 edition of the competition.

Bruce Houghton on 07/23/2015 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Boyz II Men, Columbia Records, Concord Music Group, Darryl McDaniels, International Songwriting Competition, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Latin, Tom Waits

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Artists Coalition Declares Sony Spotify Deal “A Breach Of Moral Trust”

After Sony responded to a lawsuit by 19 Recording and artists including Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson over its deal with Spotify saying it was not required "to structure its affairs in whatever. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, American Idol, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, music industry, record label, Sony, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, United States

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Musicians Union Sues “Greedy Corporation” Sony Music Over Michael Jackson Documentary

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed suit against Sony Music Entertainment for repeatedly violating its collective bargaining agreement with the union. Sony hired musicians under false pretenses, according. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Idol, Apple Inc., Cappella, Children, Credit card, iTunes, King of Pop (album), Michael Jackson, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify

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Facebook Starts Paying Video Creators, Is In Talks With Record Labels

Facebook has always left the music business to others, but that may be about to change. With video viewing on Facebook exploding, the online giant announced that it would start. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Apple Inc., Artist, Facebook, music industry, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, The Verge, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, YouTube

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Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes

While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Inc., Compact disc, Disc jockey, independent music, Independent record label, iTunes, Record chart, record label, Sony Music Entertainment, Soundcloud

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SiriusXM Finally Wins A Case Over Pre-1972 Music… And Promptly Settles With Sony For $201 Million

SiriusXM has settled one of several pending lawsuits over payments for pre-1972 recordings with Sony Music for $210 million. It's unclear how much of this will trickle down to artists,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, ABKCO Records, copyright, Musical composition, Recording Industry Association of America, Sirius XM Radio, Sony Music Entertainment, Sound recording and reproduction, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group

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Interview: Music Supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas Talks Sync Licensing

[UPDATED] When it comes to the music industry, one of its most complicated and confusing components is publishing and licensing. Mechanical royalties, neighboring rights, performance rights organizations – for indie. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/18/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American frontier, Apple Inc., Batman Begins, Beats Electronics, Bob Breen, Lions Gate Entertainment, music industry, Sony Music Entertainment, Television, Television program

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