Category archives: publishing

Should We Believe All The Negative Hype Surrounding New DOJ Rules on PROs?

In this article Dave Brooks of Amplify offers an alternative perspective on the recent Department of Justice ruling, suggesting that the rules may in fact help rather than harm venues and event producers. __________________________ Guest post by Dave Brooks of Amplify Here’s something no one in the music industry will…

BMG replaced as 50% shareholder in Phrased Differently by Cloud 9 Music

UK-based publisher has placed cuts with artists such as Calvin Harris, Demi Lovato and many moreThe post BMG replaced as 50% shareholder in Phrased Differently by Cloud 9 Music appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Recording Industry Claims Keeping Copyright Terms At Life Plus 50, Instead Of Life Plus 70 Too Expensive

Although one would expect record labels to be happy that the TPP includes a provision extending the life of minimum copyright at the expense of the listening public, it seems they still not content, complaining that making alterations will be too costly to rights holders, says Mike Masnick. ___________________________ Guest…

Concord’s Bicycle Music Company signs global deal with Daniel Lanois

U2, Bob Dylan and Brian Eno collaborator inks new deal

The post Concord’s Bicycle Music Company signs global deal with Daniel Lanois appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Big Machine launches JV publisher with Red Bull, signs Nathan Barlowe

Duo come together to sign Taylor Swift writer Nathan BarloweThe post Big Machine launches JV publisher with Red Bull, signs Nathan Barlowe appeared first on Music Business Worldwide.

Kanye West, Leonard Cohen And Death Of The Creative Full Stop

With physical products on a continuing decline in the music industry, there is little stopping artists from following in the footsteps of artists like Leonard Cohen and, more recently, Kanye West by continuing to re-work and improve their music after its initial release. ______________________________ Guest Post by Mark Mulligan on…