AI-based music licensing startup Songistry raises $5m

Los Angeles-based Songistry, an AI-based music technology company, has raised $5 million. The funding was based on a pro-forma $20 million valuation. On Songistry’s website, the company describes itself as “a frictionless discovery and lice…

Warner named as launch partner for new subscription-based music licensing platform for app developers

Adaptr’s pre-licensed library includes music from WMG’s artists and songwriters, BMG Records, Equal Vision Records, Vio Mobile, A-Train Distribution and more
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Government Regulations, Frozen Mechanicals ant the Importance of Advocacy

Chris Castle breaks down in detail just how harmful the regulations imposed by the government surrounding mechanical license royalty rates are, and the value of advocacy in righting the ship to create a more balanced industry. _____________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy There is a certain…

Producing Tracks For Licensing – How To Boost Your Chances For Success [Part 2]

In this second part of a breakdown on how to improve your odds for success when producing tracks for licensing, we look at what you need in order to ensure you have your organizational ducks in a row with respect to your digital audio workstation, your paperwork, and your network….

Report Calls For Altering Music Licensing Framework

In this piece, Emmanuel Legrand breaks down a recent report suggesting a massive overhaul of the framework through which sound recordings are licensed, and that rights holders need greater autonomy in order to negotiate more equitable contracts. _______________________ Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of Legrand Network The licensing framework for…

LyricFind inks licensing deals with Brazil’s main publishers and PRO

These partnerships include digital distributor, ONErpm and publishers like Som Livre and MK Music
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Spotify’s Risky Play: Direct Artist Licensing

Music streaming service Spotify is seeking to bypass the major labels by dealing directly with artists and their reps. Spotify has quietly struck licensing deals with a number of independent artists. While the deals themselves have been modest so far, several people with knowledge of the agreements told the New…

How successful are Spotify’s ‘direct’ artist signings?

Chartmetric report compares DIY artists with major label signings
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