CBS Radio Claims It Doesn’t Play Pre-1972 Music Because All Its Old Songs Are Remastered
Taking their cue from a company known as Bluebeat, circa 2009, CBS Radio is claiming that they aren't playing any recordings with pre-1972 copyrights, given that any such music from that. Continue reading
Pandora Stock Falls 36% Friday As Investors Lose Faith
UPDATED: Pandora's stock [NYSE: P] fell 36% on Friday closing down $6.94 at $13.35 , as investors reacted to new losses, increasing costs, slow listener growth and growing competition at. Continue reading
4 Services Musicians Should Register With To Make More Money
While most big-name artists will have people to set them up with these services, DIY artists who don't take the time to register their music with organizations like SoundExchange and the Harry Fox. Continue reading
Will Indie Streams Generate Smaller Royalties Than Major Label Streams?
The Copyright Royalty Board will soon be meeting to decide on new streaming rates for non-interactive services like Pandora and iHeart radio and may be considering variable royalty rates, which. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
The Wild West of playlist creation, China cracks down on songs about farting, and we offer an explanation for why your social media channels aren't growing plus more as we. Continue reading
Pandora’s Tim Westergren: Bringing Music Into The Light
Although some claim that now is the best time in history to be a musician, many artists have great difficulty in accessing information regarding the rights and usage of their. Continue reading
SoundExchange Launches PLAYS Search Engine: Who’s Claiming Your Recordings?
Money earned from digital plays often, for one reason or another, ends up in the wrong hands, and even services like SoudExchange can misdirect funds. Enter the PLAYS Search Engine,. Continue reading
REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review
3 standout apps from SXSW V2V, SoundExchange passes $3 billion in payments to artists/labels, and Universal Music aspires to become a film studio. This and more as we rewind through. Continue reading
