Deezer Enters Crowded U.S Streaming Music Market Without Free Tier

Better late than never? French based music streamer Deezer is finally entering the already crowded U.S. streaming music market. Until now, Deezer was only available to Cricket Wireless customers or. Continue reading

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Vevo BreakS 7 Year Deadlock: Nears WMG Deal, Subscription Service [REPORT]

Vevo has tried and failed for 7 years to bring Warner Music Group videos onto its platform. Now, Vevo is reportedly nearing a deal that would break the deadlock and. Continue reading

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Soundcloud Aims Straight At Spotify, Apple Music With “Artist Stations”

Soundcloud is looking and feeling more like a mainstream streaming music service every day. Earlier this year, they launched the ability to start a Station – a radio-like stream of similar. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ Roc Nation • Warner/Chappell • ASCAP • Armonia • Universal Music • Round Hill Music • Cramer

Roc Nation Nashville has entered into a publishing partnership with Warner/Chappell Music to publish Roc Nation Nashville’s repertoire. In 2013, the two companies signed a global publishing agreements for JAY Z. Continue reading

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Warner Music’s $3 Billion Debt Upgraded To B1 “High Default Risk”

When Len Blavatnik's Access Industries bought Warner Music Group in 2011, it took on $3.05 billion in expensive debt. Now investment ratings firm Moody's has upgraded WMG's outlook slightly from B2. Continue reading

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REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this round of our weekly review of music industry news, we looked at what artists need in order to triumph in their battle against the DMCA, why HBO opted to. Continue reading

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Led Zeppelin, Warner Music Group Issue Statements After “Stairway To Heaven” Court Victory

Earlier today an LA jury ruled that Led Zeppelin did not plagiarize the opening chords of the iconic hit "Stairway To Heaven."  This afternoon, Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige of. Continue reading

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Spotify Adds Merch Sales Via Merchbar

[UPDATED] With current royalty deals already leading to unprofitable businesses, Spotify, Pandora and other music streamers have been turning to add-ons to try to keep artist and labels happy.  For. Continue reading

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Warner/Chappell Settles Happy Birthday Suit, Song Enters Public Domain

If you took a poll, most would guess it happened long ago, but no it was  yesterday.  "Happy Birthday" is in the public domain. 

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Warner Music Reports Financials, $23 Million Loss In Last 3 Months

Warner Music Group continues to lose money at a substantial rate. Despite a 10.6% rise in digital revenue, the label and music group loss $23 million in the last quarter.

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