Music Business
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Ozcillex Artists Show Collective Rise, Indicating Strong A&R
Ozcillex is demonstrating significant label momentum, with its artists Perry Patelski and Exhilarated Ego experiencing an average Spotify follower growth of 15%. This collective rise suggests a robust A&R strategy and an effective platform for developing talent within the electronic music landscape.
Stewart Copeland and Sting Engaged in Royalty Dispute Amidst Ongoing Communication
Plus drummer has written a book about the “weirdness of rock n’ roll celebrity”
"We get along great as long as we’re not trying to make music together”: Stewart Copeland says he and Sting are still talking, even though they’re fighting a high court battle over royalties
Plus drummer has written a book about the “weirdness of rock n’ roll celebrity”
Music Industry Calls for Artist Consent on AI Deals
“The future of music must be built with artists, songwriters and their representatives, not imposed on them”
Music industry bodies pen open letter calling for consent for artists and songwriters before signing AI deals
“The future of music must be built with artists, songwriters and their representatives, not imposed on them”
Navigating Digital Music Overload
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
HeadBox Joins Eddy D’Amato’s MODVL Label for New Release ‘Voice Inside Your Head’
HeadBox joins Eddy D’Amato’s label, MODVL, with ‘Voice Inside Your Head.’ Built around a Techno foundation, the track balances rhythmic intensity with soft vocal dynamics: unfolding with a hypnotic yet warm energy that positions it to translate across dancefloors, broaden
Musicians Warn Against AI Music Deals
"Labels and publishers rightly argue that AI companies need permission to train on their music catalog, but will not grant artists and songwriters the same rights," a press release reads.
Musicians Pen Letter, Warning About AI Music Deals: ‘Innovation Cannot Be Used to Override Artists’ Rights’
"Labels and publishers rightly argue that AI companies need permission to train on their music catalog, but will not grant artists and songwriters the same rights," a press release reads.
Open letter: Musicians ‘must not be pressured into AI deals’ by rightsholders
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: the music industry wants permission, payment and transparency from AI companies.
Navigating music release volume on DSPs
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Navigating Digital Music Overload
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Japan Enacts Copyright Reform for Public Performance Royalties
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Canada's Major Labels Secure Site-Blocking Order Against Stream-Ripping Platforms
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
Owen Kiernan on Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Japan copyright reform grants royalties for public performance of recordings
Until now, only songwriters, composers and music publishers were paid when their music was played as background music in Japanese venues. Source
Major labels in Canada win site-blocking order targeting stream-ripping platforms
ISPs are ordered to block stream-ripping domains including Y2mate.ws, YTmp3.lat, Savefrom.space, and Spowload.cc. Source
Cutting Through Digital Noise
The next instalment of our Members Voices series is live. Owen Kiernan, Head of Digital at Cr2 Records, on how artists and labels can cut through the noise of more than 120,000 tracks added to DSPs ev
Japan Enacts Public Performance Royalties for Artists and Labels
Japanese lawmakers have voted through changes to the country’s copyright law so that artists and labels will have a public performance right, like in most other countries. It means artists and labels