Thursday 6.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web It was inevitable after Spotify lowered the rate it pays labels and creators, that Apple and others would also demand better terms. Updated continuously under our More News tab
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Prince, Dancing Baby Appeal Despite Government’s Acknowledgement Of Legal Error
In a bizarre continuation of the court case that wouldn’t die, the supreme court asked the White House to weigh in on whether the supreme court should hear the appeal on the infamous "dancing baby" court case and, although the White House agreed that the 9th Circuit’s ruling was rife…
How Musicians, Labels Can Take Advantage Of Key Digital Trends
In looking at how businesses are being changed by digital platforms, music is no exception. Here we examine how consumer expectations, participations and changing demographics will all impact the music industry moving forward. ______________________ Guest post by Michelle Aguilar of the TuneCore Blog It is probably no surprise that businesses…
Since Tunecore May Be Getting Sold, Is It Time For An Audit? [Chris Castle]
After being bought up by Believe Digital, there are rumors that TuneCore and its owner company could soon be up for sale to a major company. Chris Castle writes that a potential change in ownership could spell audit time for TuneCore and Believe. ___________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of…
WED. BRIEF: 69¢ iTunes Strategy • Khalid Picked For Apple Music’s "Up Next" • Instagram Stories Passes 250M Users • More
Wednesday 6.21.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Are 69 cent tracks a smart chart strategy or the further devaluation of music? Updated continuously under our More News tab
YouTube, ASCAP Make A Deal
Long the target of criticism from musicians for its unfair revenue split and complete failure to pay some artists and publishers, YouTube recently sign a deal with ASCAP wherebye the PRO will share songwriter information with the popular video sharing site, meaning ASCAP artists could see some, albeit it not…
TUE. BRIEF: Royalty Exchange + $6.4M • Supremes Side with Slants • Annual Apple Music Subs • More
TUESDAY 6.20.17 Music Business News From Around The Web $6.4 million to help artists sell a portion of their royalty stream is both a testimony to music’s earning power and reminder that it’s tough to make a living as a musician Updated continuously under our More News tab
A Sneak Peak At CD Baby’s 2017 DIY Musicians Conference
Here we preview 2017’s upcoming DIY Musician Conference, an event curated specifically with independent, do-it-yourself musicians in mind, designed to assist with their careers and allow them to meet others in their field. ______________________________ Guest post by Chris Robley of DIY Musician Tickets to the DIY Musician Conference are only…
Jay Z "4:44" Album To Be First In Series Of TIDAL, Sprint Exclusives
The music industry and streaming leader Spotify have agreed that exclusive releases should be a thing of the past, and Apple Music has said that they are moving away from them. But Jay Z and TIDAL took a big check from Sprint and early this morning announced the "first in…
MON. BRIEF: New Jay Z To Be Tidal/Sprint Exclusive • UMG To See Price Warners Contract • Iovine Revealed • More
Monday 6.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web A Jay Z Tidal/Sprint exclusive is a reminder that, for all the talk that exclusives are dead, it’s only the size of the check that matters. Updated continuously under our More News tab