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# The Week In Music Publishing: Pandora Bill Opposition, Spotify’s Big Raise, Warner Eyes Sony’s Rosetta & More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/the-week-in-music-publishing-pandora-bill-opposition-spotifys-big-raise-warner-eyes-sonys-rosetta/
- Published: 2012-11-16T16:09:51.000Z
- Updated: 2012-11-16T16:09:51.000Z
- Description: A slew of major recording artists and songwriters have co-signed a letter opposing any revision of royalty rates paid by Pandora. Signees include Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Rihanna, and many. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/11/the-week-in-music-publishing-pandora-bill-opposition-
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A slew of major recording artists and songwriters have co-signed a letter [opposing any revision of royalty rates](https://www.hypebot.com/125-major-acts-unite-to-oppose-pandora-plan-to-cut-net-radio-royalties/) paid by Pandora. Signees include Pink Floyd, Billy Joel, Rihanna, and many more.

- Spotify has closed another [big round of funding with $100 million](https://www.hypebot.com/is-coca-cola-musics-new-sugar-daddy-spotify-grabs-100m-from-coke-goldman-sachs/) coming from the likes of Goldman Sachs and Coca-Cola. The digital music service is now valued at $3 billion.
- **MORE:**
- Warner Music Group is believed to have joined the fray to [buy Sony/ATV's Rosetta Publishing](http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/warner%5Fmakes%5Fsony%5Fatv%5Fmove%5FeofTPxpJrrddMlsREtTjCI?ref=hypebot.com) catalog.
- Sony/ATV's EVP of International, Guy Henderson, discusses the company's [move into India](http://www.livemint.com/Companies/Jd18BmHIqlYXGfLaFCAkmM/The-music-industry-must-secure-performance-income.html?ref=hypebot.com) and the need for copyright reform in the world's 2nd most populous nation.
- Mark Fried, the founder of Spirit Music, has joined the [NMPA Board of Directors](http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press%5Fnb=159140&ref=hypebot.com).
- A new digital print service – Sheet Music Plus – is trying [revolutionize sheet music publishing](http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Sheet-Music-Plus-Launches-Digital-Print-4029814.php?ref=hypebot.com) with tools for composers to publish and sell online.

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