[UPDATED] Spotify is nearing a new licensing deal with Warner Music, the last of the big three label agreements it needs before a U.S. stock market listing, according to a new report. But ongoing battles with music publishers could delay the streamer’s entry into the public markets. ________________________________________ Spotify is…
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Sony/ATV re-signs global admin deal for wealth of Michael Jackson songs
Mijac Music catalog also covers Sly & The Family Stone songs, in addition to other classics
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Transparency In The Music Licensing And Ownership Act – Doomsday Book Meets Unicorn [Chris Castle]
In this article, Chris Castle works to unpack a host of issues relating to the new Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act recently introduced to congress which would require music creators register their works in a cumbersome number of fields of data in order to ensure they can defend…
Jobs In Songs: A Lyrical Look At Top 10 Professions
While originality and inventiveness is frequently sought by songwriters, they often end up using repetitive themes, ideas, or even words. Here we look at a new study revealing the frequency of job titles as used in song lyrics. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Most songwriters try…
How Congress Can Right Wrong For Music Released Pre-1972
While the vast majority of streams for pre-1972 recording do currently receive some form of royalty payout from Pandora, a new bill recently introduced and known as the CLASSICS Act would ensure a greater degree of equality for all recordings. __________________________ Guest post by Glenn Peoples, Music Insights and Analytics…
‘There are an immense number of songwriters not making enough money to live on’
Wixen Music boss Randall Wixen on the value of music and the future for publishing
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Music Copyrights: When Forever Isn’t Actually Forever
[UPDATED] Most songwriters and artists negotiated their original deals for songs before they truly knew what their work was worth – and many now have a chance to recapture the rights to their own music, but don’t realize it. In this piece, Sound Royalties CEO and Founder Alex Heiche describes…
Andrew Sparkler Upped To Sr/VP Business Development For Downtown Music Publishing
Downtown Music Publishing has promoted Andrew Sparkler to Senior Vice President, Business Development […]
Tupac, The Conjuring and How Litigation Meets Fiction: "It’s A True Story…Except For The Part I Made Up"
Separating truth from fiction has been a common issue of late, and it seems the copyright world is not immune. Here we look copyright lawsuits involving fictional content, and the complications which result. __________________________ Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern University Beyond the hot topic of “fake news,”…
Spotify Hit With Two New Music Publisher Lawsuits Alleging Unlicensed Use Of 2500+ Songs
Spotify’s troubled relationship with songwriters and music publishers took a another hit this week, as two new lawsuits by music publishers were filed over alleged unlicensed use of more that 2500 songs, including several hit titles. ____________________________________________ Nashville music publishers Rob Gaudino and Bluewater Music have each filed lawsuits alleging…