Tag: SoundExchange

SoundExchange Is Distributing SiriusXm Settlement Funds For Pre-1972 Recordings

SoundExchange has began distributing proceeds to featured and non-featured performers of a SiriusXM legal settlement for use of sound recordings that were created prior to February 15, 1972.

Bruce Houghton on 03/30/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Abraham, Alexander Novak, Broadcast Music, Chief executive officer, Chief operating officer, Inc., Michael Huppe, President of the United States, SoundExchange, Travis Kalanick, Uber (company)

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Music Industry Legal Actions To Watch In 2017

Here music industry lawyer Erin M. Jacobson looks at what are expected to be some of the top music industry legal cases coming in 2017, what we can expect to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Class Action, consent decree, copyright, Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, Fordham University School of Law, Sirius XM Radio, SoundExchange, The Turtles

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FRI. BRIEF: SoundExchange $’s Could Fall $200M In ’17 • Run-DMC Sues Amazon, WalMart • More

Friday 12.30.16 Music Business News From Around The Web SoundExchange has been an industry, bright spot, but that could change in 2017 thanks for direct licensing. Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/30/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Google Play Music, music industry, Never Miss a Beat, Performance rights organisation, Recording Industry Association of America, Royalty payment, Sirius XM Holdings, SoundExchange, Streaming media

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WED BRIEFING: Turtles Lose SiriusXM Suit • Music Pubs Push FB • Growth: Apple vs Spotify • More

Wednesday 12.21.16 Music Business News From Around The Web After repeated wins, the Turtles loss was unexpected and a reminder of how fucked up copyright law is. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/21/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Class Action, copyright, Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, Facebook, Fordham University School of Law, Germany, Getty Images, music, SoundExchange, The Turtles

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Is Pandora For Sale? CNBC Says Yes, Reuters Says No

Pandora is for sale, sources tell CNBC. The primary suitor is reportedly SiriusXM, who Pandora rejected several months ago. The dealmaking is in "the first inning of the process," according to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/02/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: CNBC, Donald Trump, Flo & Eddie, Google, IPhone, Satellite radio, Sirius XM Holdings, Sirius XM Radio, Sony, SoundExchange

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SoundExchange Payments Rise 29% In Q3, Artists And Labels Paid Jump 45%

SoundExchange payments were up 29.2% last quarter. So while the U.S. digital PRO has taken some big hits lately, mostly thanks to Pandora and other direct licensing deals, this impressive growth. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/28/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Fiscal year, Internet radio, IOS, Medtronic, music industry, record label, Royalty payment, SoundExchange, Wall Street

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5 Alternate Ways Of Making Money From Your Music

In an era where CD sales have been replaced with a paltry streaming royalties, artists looking to make a living off of their music career must find other, alternative methods. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Compact disc, Copyright Royalty Board, Music Choice, music industry, Royalty payment, SESAC, Sirius XM Holdings, SoundExchange

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Music Publishing News Roundup 11.11.16: Songwriter Taylor Swift • Copyright Exemption Costs $150M • EU Value Gap

Taylor Swift makes her return to the Hot Country Songs top 10 as writer on Little Big Town’s “Better Man.” The group revealed Swift to be the mystery writer of. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/11/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Carrie Underwood, Class Action, Country Music Association, Country Music Association Awards, Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, Fordham University School of Law, Garth Brooks, Instagram, SoundExchange, Taylor Swift

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Librarian Of Congress Fails To Alert Oversight Committees Of Massive Abuse Of Copyright Loophole By Google, Amazon [Op-Ed]

Owing to a convenient loophole, Google and Amazon are enjoying selling off the world's music without the inconvenience of having to pay royalties to songwriters. This recent exploitation comes partly,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/02/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Business Insider, copyright, Copyright registration, Google, Library of Congress, record label, SoundExchange, United States, United States Copyright Office, World War II

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, music industry commentators weigh in on what they learned about crowdfunding, standing up for the value of music, and what record labels of the future might look like.

admin on 10/30/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Apple Music, Copyright Royalty Board, Gospel music, Internet radio, Michael Huppe, music industry, record label, SoundExchange, Spotify, Streaming media

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Are Higher Royalty Payments Really Coming Soon From Sirius XM?

One of the main gripes from artists and publishers in the streaming era has been that regarding low royalty payouts, this could be about to change however, at least for. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/28/2016 in Podcasts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Cable television, Copyright Royalty Board, Internet radio, Liberty Media, music industry, Pandora Radio, Satellite radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, Sirius XM Holdings, SoundExchange

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