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Should the Music Industry Force ISPs to Become Copyright Enforcement Agents?

Grande Communications argues that no, American internet service providers shouldn’t have to do the music industry’s job. Yesterday, a federal judge dealt Cox Communications a fatal blow in its bitter case against BMG. Judge Liam O’Grady ruled in favor …

Sony Music Launches Joint Venture Label With 123 Agency

Sony Music has announced a new joint venture label with booking company 123 Agency. The Australia based agency, founded in 2013 and is headquartered in both Melbourne and Sydney, represents artists such as Kingswood, Dear Seattle, Hollow Coves and Tash Sultana. photo: Damian Costin (left) and Denis Handlin (right) "123…

Sony Music Releases 300+ Prince Songs Recorded Between 1995-2010

Beginning in 2021, Sony/Legacy’s distributions rights will also include 12 Prince non-soundtrack catalog albums. Several months ago, The Prince Estate and Sony Music Entertainment (SME) reached an exclusive deal. Under terms of the agreement, SME/Legac…

Sony’s EMI takeover ‘has to be blocked’ says IMPALA, as it files official EC complaint

Helen Smith and co voice regulatory concerns over the year’s biggest music takeover
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Sony Music Sells $768M Spotify Stock, Reports Solid Q2

Sony collected a $768 million windfall from the sale of less than half of its 5.7% stake in Spotify (SPOT), according to Q2 results published Tuesday. The sale helped boost what was already a solid quarter for the company. Sony still owen about $862 million in Spotify shares. The company…

Artist managers applaud Sony’s Spotify equity payout policy

“This is a progressive move which we hope to see reflected more widely in the industry”
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OCL Announces Agreements With Warner Music Group, Sony/ATV, Beggars

A variety of rights owners such as Warner Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Beggars Group have signed a licensing deal with tech company OCL. App developers will soon be able to access and host licensed music alongside user generated content, thank…

IMPALA raises ‘serious’ concerns over Sony and EMI deal

“This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions”
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Sony Becomes Largest Music Publisher Following $2.3 Billion Deal for EMI Publishing

With its new deal, Sony Corp has staved off what could’ve become a bitter bidding war for EMI Music Publishing. Sony Corp has announced that it will pay $2.3 billion to gain the controlling stake in EMI Music Publishing.  The deal now makes Sony the wo…