Bucks Music Group’s deal with Mushroom Music Publishing includes hits from David Bowie and The Rolling Stones. Bucks Music Group and Mushroom Music Publishing have announced a reciprocal deal effective January 1st. Under terms of the deal, both publish…
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With 80 Million Users, Gaana Aims for 50% of India’s Streaming Music Market in Two Years
With Gaana’s increasing popularity, will ‘freemium’ be enough to convince Indian users to jump ship to Spotify? According to a report published last week, Spotify has geared up to launch in another major music market. In as soon as six months, the stre…
It’s Official: Tencent Music Will Go Public on December 12th
Tencent Music has finally filed its IPO paperwork — and pegged a debut date. Spotify’s successful direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange has inspired several companies to pursue IPOs on Wall Street. These include Uber, Lyft, and Airbnb. In the…
Becky G Sues Dr. Luke’s Core Nutrition for $105 Million
Despite continuing to voluntarily promote Core Nutrition water, Becky G wants money from the company’s acquisition. Seven years ago, Rebecca Gomez – better known as Becky G – signed to Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records. After releasing ‘Becky From the Block’…
SEC Fines DJ Khaled for Promoting Fraudulent ICO
How much did it cost Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled to promote Centra Tech’s ICO? Over $750,000. You’ve likely heard of the ‘endless benefits’ of cryptocurrency. Blockchain technology could allow for an unprecedented level of transparency. On streami…
Echoing SOPA and PIPA, the Music Industry Renews Calls for Widespread Site-Blocking
Once again, without truly understanding the consequences, the music industry has pushed for widespread site-blocking to take on piracy. But what does the RIAA stand to benefit from the effort? Eight years ago, the Recording Industry Association of Ame…
Apple Music Now Has 56 Million Subscribers
Apple Music has adopted an “aggressive” strategy to take on Spotify. Over the summer, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed the company’s streaming music service had reached a new milestone. In addition to hitting 50 million paid subscriptions, Apple Music over…
Phishing Campaign Successfully Hijacks Spotify Subscriber Accounts
In this day and age, it appears many people – including Spotify subscribers – still fall victim to phishing attacks. On Spotify’s support site, the streaming music giant has several tips to keep users safe from suspect e-mails. First, when receiving a …
Following MMA’s Approval, Copyright Royalty Board Goes into Overdrive
The Copyright Royalty Board has made several key changes to keep up with the Music Modernization Act. Several months ago, following a last-minute SiriusXM deal, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) passed the Senate. President Donald Trump signed the bil…
TIDAL Partners with Plex to Offer a Cheaper Streaming Music Bundle
Will its new partnership with Plex help TIDAL turn things around? TIDAL has faced multiple controversies over the past few years. First, reports have confirmed Jay-Z’s streaming music service has inflated its subscriber count. Then, underscoring the co…