Looks like everybody’s gotta play by the same rules — Spotify’s rules. Not only is Spotify fighting a proposed increase songwriter and publisher royalties. They’re also demanding a refund, based on overpayments made in 2018 on family bundles and colle…
Category archives: Music Publishing
U.S. Department of Justice Opens a Formal Inquiry Into ASCAP & BMI Consent Decrees
The DOJ is now taking a look at 1940s-era regulations that heavily restrict music publishers and songwriters. The U.S. Department of Justice is now taking a formal look into consent decrees that dictate pricing and other practices for public performanc…
Know Your Rights: Musician’s Simple Guide To Digital Royalties
Far too many artists who release brilliant music are ultimately unaware of how the system works when it comes to collecting royalties on said music, and consequently run the risk of getting ripped off. Here we offer a straightforward guide to understanding how digital royalties work. ___________________________________ Guest post by…
Industry Bomb Thrower Merck Mercuriadis On Disrupting The Music Business [INTERVIEW]
In this edition of ‘In the Hot Seat’ with Larry LeBlanc, he speaks with music industry heavy-hitter and publishing pariah Merck Mercuriadis about how he’s shaking up the music business with his publicly traded intellectual propery acquisition vehicle Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited. __________________________________ Guest post by Larry LeBlanc from Celebrity…
Mojo Purchases a Majority Stake in Indie Publisher Chelsea Music
Mojo Music & Media has purchased a majority stake in London-based Chelsea Music. The indie label will remain in operation and will serve as the London presence for Mojo. Chelsea Music was founded by industry veteran Eddie Levy, who will stay on as …
Hipgnosis Acquires Ari Levine’s Catalog as One Media iP Acquires Cole Taylor’s Catalog
Shortly after confirming a new $185 million funding milestone last month, Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd (HSF) acquired yet another key catalog. Just last week, the music IP company completely acquired the full rights to Jamie Scott’s cata…
Logic Signs Exclusive Publishing Deal with Universal Music Publishing Group
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has confirmed a new deal with a major rapper. Def Jam artist Logic has signed an exclusive, worldwide administration deal with the major publishing company. The deal comes after the rapper’s latest album, Confess…
Hipgnosis Fully Acquires the Rights to Hitmaker Jamie Scott’s Catalog
Last month, Merck Mercuriadis confirmed Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd (HSFL) had reached a new funding milestone. His company raised $185 million. HSFL had initially sought only $130 million in funding. Last summer, Hipgnosis raised over $260 million. Mer…
Whose Is Bigger? ASCAP and BMI Are Holding Their Film & TV Awards Dinners on the Exact Same Night
PRO rivals ASCAP and BMI are hosting their film-music awards dinners on the same night on Wednesday. And neither side is backing down. ASCAP is holding its annual party at the Beverly Hilton, while the BMI party is at the Regent Beverly Wilshire. Thi…
Kobalt Music Group Unveils Worldwide Publishing Deal with The Other Songs
Kobalt Music Group has unveiled a brand new publishing deal. The independent British music powerhouse has signed a worldwide agreement with live music showcase, The Other Songs. Under the deal, Kobalt will handle publishing administration, creative ser…