In light of news that Taylor Swift plans to re-record the majority of her previous catalog, we share an in-depth look at the restrictions and allowances in contracts between an artist, producer, and label that guide how any artist can remake their initial creative work. ____________________________ Guest post by Chris…
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Why Taylor Swift Is Planning To Re-Record Her First 5 Albums
Typically a more forward-thinking artist, pop sensation Taylor Swift has recently developed an interesting focus on re-recording her first five albums. Here we look at what the motivation behind this seemingly random musical reinvention might be. ______________________________ Guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix Taylor Swift always focuses on the…
Tencent Music Label Deals Probed By Chinese Regulators
The deals that Tencent Music Entertainment has with record labels are under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation, China’s antitrust authority. The probe could end the exclusive licensing deals that Tencent has with Sony Music, UMG, WMG and others. Tencent Music has cut exclusive deals for China and…
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Signed
Changed though the industry might be, signing to a respected label can open the door to opportunities that would otherwise be much further out of reach. That said, rushing into a deal without reading the fine print or negotiating can cause problems down the road. Here, one artists shares five…
Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’ Becomes Best Selling Album 2019 Less Than 48 Hours After Release
Just 48 hours after its release, Taylor Swift’s "Lover" became the top-selling album in the U.S. for all of 2o19, according to Nielsen Music and Billboard. Released last Friday (8.23), "Lover" neared 500,000 on Saturday besting the "A Star Is Born" soundtrack who has sold 444,000 sold through the week…
Warner Music Licenses Music Discovery App Audiomack
Warner Music Group has entered into a licensing deal with fast-growing music discover app Audiomack. The partnership marks Audiomack’s first with a major label. The streaming service, which allows independent artists to upload an unlimited amount of music for free, says it has achieved 210% year-over-year growth in daily active…
4 Ways Artists, Labels Manipulate Spotify, Apple Streams and How It Hurts Everyone
Music streaming manipulation – artificially boosting stream counts to improve chart positioning, increase market share and royalty payments, or for other non-legitimate purposes – is a real problem for the entire music industry. Not only does streaming manipulation devalue or shut out legitimate artists, but since streaming payments are calculated…
Taylor Swift Shares More Album Record Details, Dates
During an interview and performance on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Thursday, Taylor Swift offered new details about her plan to re-record songs from her past six albums. ?I promise that you’ll never find another like me ?@taylorswift13#TaylorSwiftOnGMA#Loverhttps://t.co/W1vUNMab63 pic.twitter.com/cGVL3TjiM7 — Good Morning America (@GMA) August 22, 2019 “Something that’s very special…
DOJ/Copyright Office File Amicus Brief Supporting Led Zeppellin
In the latest development of a case which has continued to stretch out with seemingly no end in site, the Department of Justice and the US Copyright Office have filed an amicus brief with the 9th circuit court of appeals in support of Led Zeppelin, after the English rock band…
Taylor Swift ‘Absolutely’ Will Rerecord First 6 Albums, She Confirms In CBS Interview
UPDATED: Taylor Swift has confirmed that she "absolutely" will rerecord her first 6 albums. Her declaration came in an interview for CBS Sunday morning set to air this weekend and comes as part of a very public feud with former label Big Machine, which controls her original masters. PERIODT. WE…