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ICMP Criticizes Australia's Potential AI Regulations
Australia’s government is currently devising its future policies on AI, training and copyright. We recently reported on labels body ARIA’s boss Annabelle Herd’s testimony at a select-committee hearing
Google Frightgeist: A Tool for Artist Teams
Google has published Frightgeist, its annual round-up of what people are searching for ahead of Halloween. It’s pitched at retailers deciding what to stock, but it’s just as handy for anyone planning
US Songwriter Payments Under Scrutiny as Streaming Services Submit Proposals
The US Copyright Royalty Board will next year decide what streaming services should pay songwriters and music publishers in the American market from 2028 to 2032. Most of the services want to keep the
Radio Free Alice: From Hopeful Upstarts to Major Label Players
The Aussie band’s urgent lyrics and propulsive energy have quickly taken them from hopeful upstarts to major label players. They’re unashamed of the ambition that’s got them here, and is set to take t
Radio Free Alice are ready to take on the world
The Aussie band’s urgent lyrics and propulsive energy have quickly taken them from hopeful upstarts to major label players. They’re unashamed of the ambition that’s got them here, and is set to take them even further
Streaming Services Submit 2028-2032 Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints Maree Hamblion as EVP of A&R and Creative for AUNZ
The executive, who recently signed Tones and I, will also build out a new writing room at the publisher’s Sydney base.
Universal Music Publishing Group Promotes Maree Hamblion to EVP of A&R and Creative in AUNZ
The executive, who recently signed Tones and I, will also build out a new writing room at the publisher’s Sydney base.
Streaming Services Submit Songwriter Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Summer Walker faces dual legal battles with label and management.
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Summer Walker Faces Legal Battles with Label and Management
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
In pictures: Erol Alkan's North London studio
The artist, producer, DJ, remixer and label owner shows us his musical home
Summer Walker Engages in Legal Battles with Label and Management
Following the news Universal’s Interscope label is suing Summer Walker after she used California’s seven year rule to exit a record deal early, it’s now come to light that Walker is suing her manageme
Major Streaming Services Submit Songwriter Royalty Proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
Summer Walker Sues Label and Management for Fraud
Walker, who is facing her own $50 million lawsuit from Interscope, accuses LVRN of fraud and breach of contract
Streaming services submit 2028-2032 royalty proposals
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
UK Copyright Tribunal rules on cinema music royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
Streaming Services Submit Royalty Proposals for 2028-2032
Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and Google have filed their rate proposals in Phonorecords V Source
UK Copyright Tribunal Rules on Cinema Music Royalties
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra
UK Copyright Tribunal Increases Cinema Music Royalty Rates
A dispute over what royalties cinemas should pay PRS for music contained in the films they screen went before the UK Copyright Tribunal earlier this year. It has ruled in favour of a higher royalty ra