REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In a packed week for music industry news, we revisit Azoff’s Global Music Rights antitrust dispute victory, Russell Simmons’ stepping down in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, the state of streaming today, and more!

• Judge Sides With Azoff’s Global Music Rights in Antitrust Dispute with Radio Broadcasters 

• Spotify, China’s Tencent In Stake Swap Talks That Could Mean Lower Payments To Labels, Artists

• Russell Simmons Steps Down After Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations

• Music Sustainability: The State Of Streaming

• US Copyright Royalty Board Raises Some Music Streaming Royalty Rates For 2018

• Spotify Goes Exclusive With Holiday Songs by Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Demi Lovato, Kelly Clarkson and More

• Youtube Dips Toe Into Social E-Commerce With Ticketmaster Partnership