Congressmen Darryl Issa and Ted Deutch recently introduced the new bipartisan PROMOTE Act which, if passed, would grant owners of sound recording copyrights the exclusive right to prohibit the radio broadcast of said recordings. __________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle on Music Technology Policy Congressmen Darryl Issa and Ted Deutch…
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New Fair Play, Fair Pay Act: What’s Inside?
In a recent rare and purposeful show of bi-partisan support, the Fair Play Fair pay act was re-introduced, with the hopes of modernizing U.S. law as it relates to the regulations governing both digital and terrestrial radio broadcasts. ____________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy Yesterday Congressman…
SoundExchange Is Distributing SiriusXm Settlement Funds For Pre-1972 Recordings
SoundExchange has began distributing proceeds to featured and non-featured performers of a SiriusXM legal settlement for use of sound recordings that were created prior to February 15, 1972. The distribution began in the Fall of last year, but "as we distribute these funds in the future, recording artists will notice…
iHeartRadio Passes 100M Users, Adding 10M In Just 7 Months
iHeartRadio announced this morning that it has more than 100 million registered users, up 10 million from just seven months ago. The milestone comes on the heels of its launch of a new on-demand music services in January. ___________________________ iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service, today…
MusiComms Plans First Convention For 9.11.17 At The Smithsonian
MusiComms, an organization focused at the nexus of the music and communications industries, has announced that their inaugural event, MusiComms 2017, will be held this September 11th in Washington, D.C. at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. MusiComms is a global initiative dedicated to collaboration between the music and…
SXSW Issues New Statement On Immigration Flap
In the face of criticism from the artist community over language in their contract for international acts, SXSW organizers have changed their tune, issuing a detailed statement and set of solutions on Tuesday. _________________________________ SXSW became embroiled in controversy last week after indie artists Told Slant announced they were canceling…
iHeartRadio Music Award Winners 2017 – The Full List
The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards aired Sunday night on TBS, TNT and truTV with Justin Timberlake, Chainsmokers & Kelsea Ballerini among the big winners. Innovator Award WINNER: Bruno Mars Best Tour WINNER: Coldplay Song of the Year WINNER: "Can’t Stop The Feeling" – Justin Timberlake "Cheap Thrills" – Sia featuring…
Richard Conlon Joins SoundExchange To Head Industry Relations, Public Policy
SoundExchange has named Richard Conlon as Chief External Affairs Officer. He will oversee industry relations, corporate communications and public policy efforts. The appointment comes at a time when SoundExchange is facing increased pressure from direct licensing deals. Richard Conlon Prior to joining SoundExchange, Conlon spent three years as a senior…
Sirius XM Wins Flo & Eddie Pre-72 Royalties Case, musicFIRST Calls On Congress To Right The Wrong
UPDATE: The U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Federal District Court ruling. Today’s decision means that there are no performance fees due on sound recordings created prior to 1972; and that there were no alternative grounds for finding against. Trade group MusicFirst called for copyright overhaul to…
After 40 Years, Is The CMJ College Radio Chart Dead?
After 40 years the CMJ Chart – the only chart that measures college radio – may be gone forever. If true, its a blow both to college radio and to the many indie artists and labels that used it to launch their careers. For the last two weeks, CMJ has…