Category archives: publishing

Shunned By Radio, Hard Rock Is Still Alive And Well In America

In this piece Glenn Peoples looks at hard rock and metal’s roll in the industry, for although the style of music has little to no prevalence on commercial radio, new tracks are gaining popularity on streaming services like Pandora. ____________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics at…

Sony/ATV, Warner Chappell, Kobalt Beat Universal, BMG In New Music Publisher Ranking

Sony/ATV, Warner Chappell and indie Kobalt were named the top 3 music publishers in Billboard’s new market share ranking. Much of Sony’s success comes thanks to Sia’s "Cheap Thrills," the No. 1 radio hit for the last ­quarter. ________________________________ via Billboard Related articles Music Publishing News 4.27: Faxon Joins Pandora…

Hollywood Back In Court: How Have Spinal Tap Creators Earned Only $81 In Merch Sales?

Hollywood has had a long tradition of avoiding paying royalties by claiming movies are "not profitable" as the result of an accounting loophole. This has resulted in a number of lawsuits over the years including, most recently, one by Harry Shearer of the classic film This is Spinal Tap. _______________________…

Sony Music settles with US publishers following streaming rates spat

National Music Publishers Association reaches deal with majorThe post Sony Music settles with US publishers following streaming rates spat appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Music Publishing News Roundup 10.27.16: Songwriters Hall Of Fame • RIAA My District • EMI vs. MP3tunes

The Songwriters Hall announced the list of nominees for the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame, including Max Martin, Madonna, and Jay Z. If inducted, Jay Z would become the first rapper to enter the prestigious music organization. Five songwriters or songwriting groups will be officially inducted at a gala in…

Music Publishing News Roundup 10.27.16: Songwriters Hall Of Fame • Grammys In My District • EMI vs. MP3tunes

The Songwriters Hall announced the list of nominees for the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame, including Max Martin, Madonna, and Jay Z. If inducted, Jay Z would become the first rapper to enter the prestigious music organization. Five songwriters or songwriting groups will be officially inducted at a gala in…

Music Publishing News Roundup 10.27.16: Songwriters Hall Of Fame • RIAA My District • EMI vs. MP3tunes

The Songwriters Hall announced the list of nominees for the 2017 Songwriters Hall of Fame, including Max Martin, Madonna, and Jay Z. If inducted, Jay Z would become the first rapper to enter the prestigious music organization. Five songwriters or songwriting groups will be officially inducted at a gala in…