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Nashville Songwriter Angel Snow Signs To Nettwerk Music Group
Angel Snow is completing work on her first album for Nettwerk Music Group. The Nashville-based […]
Former UMG Exec: Major Label Music Should Cost More, Destroy DMCA Safe Harbors
In a recent bout of industry hypocrisy Paul Young, a former director of licensing for Universal Music Group has taken to the soap box denouncing the DMCA and the unfairness of streaming services, although his argument seems plagued with a lack of understanding regarding copyright and economics in general. ______________________________…
NSAI Presents Honorary Awards, Salutes Songwriters Of No. 1 Hits
The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) honored more than 20 writers whose songs […]
New Songwriting Group SONA Explains Their Lawsuit Against The DOJ [Op-Ed]
Songwriters got some good news last week, but there battle is far from won. Here a co-founder of the Songwriters Of North America, Michelle Lewis. explains their decision to sue the Department of Justice, and how they’re going to make it happen. ___________________________ Guest Post by Michelle Lewis of SONA…
Original Sin,Obama’s Missed Opportunity: What’s In Store For The ASCAP, BMI Consent Decrees?
[UPDATED] Following the DoJ consent decree over 100% licensing, resulting in multiple lawsuits, Chris Castle took a long hard look at where things are likely to go from here. Late last week, a judge overturned part of the decree, but the issue is far from resolved. ________________________ Guest Post by…
JT Harding Inks Deal With Warner/Chappell Music, THiS Music
Warner/Chappell Music and THiS Music have signed Nashville songwriter JT Harding. His writing credits […]
CHANGES @ Warner/Chappell Music • Nonesuch • Madison House • UMG • Motown Gospel
Warner/Chappell Music has promoted Eric Mackay to Vice President, Digital Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Mackay joined Warner/Chappell in April 2015 as Head of Digital, Europe. MORE: • Nonesuch Records has tapped industry vet Kris Chen as its new Senior Vice President. He comes to Nonesuch from Warner Music’s…
Europe Leads With "Safe Harbor" Solution
Although safe harbor laws have done little to help law abiding citizens, and made it easy for conniving entrepreneurs to earn big while hiding DMCA laws, it seems Europe at least is leading the way with a solution to the safe harbor problem. ____________________________ Guest Post by Chris Castle on…
DOJ’s Discordant Decision: A Look At The Ruling And Its Repercussions
On Friday, a federal judge ruled in favor of BMI in its fight with the DoJ over 100% licensing. This piece from attorney Erin M. Jacabson looks the history of PROs, how the original ruling came to fruition, and the problems it could create for the music industry moving forward….