Music Business
Music Industry Applauds Sentencing of Streaming Fraudster
US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Although prosecutors were pushing for something closer to four years, the custodial sentence is significant, and has
Rowanne Chang Discusses Digital Marketing
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Music Industry Reacts to Streaming Fraudster Sentencing
US streaming fraudster Michael Smith has been sentenced to eighteen months in jail. Although prosecutors were pushing for something closer to four years, the custodial sentence is significant, and has
Rowanne Chang discusses digital marketing in music
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Mechanical Royalties Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Rowanne Chang: Digital Marketing in Music
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Label Negotiations for Mechanical Royalties
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Ye Can’t Strike Holocaust & Antisemitism References From ‘Vultures 2’ Lawsuit, Judge Rules
A new court order says these details might be relevant to German artist Alice Merton’s legal case over an allegedly uncleared sample.
Ye Can’t Strike Holocaust & Antisemitism References From ‘Vultures 2’ Lawsuit, Judge Rules
A new court order says these details might be relevant to German artist Alice Merton’s legal case over an allegedly uncleared sample.
Jeb Hurt’s Floating Leaf Management Joins Red Light; WMG Sells EMP Merch to whynow
In other recent deals, Carter Gregory's Plot Twist signs a JV with 10K/Atlantic, Capitol gets into business with Christian and gospel label Wings Music and more.
The Deals: Jeb Hurt’s Floating Leaf Management Joins Red Light; WMG Sells EMP Merch to whynow
In other recent deals, Carter Gregory's Plot Twist signs a JV with 10K/Atlantic, Capitol gets into business with Christian and gospel label Wings Music and more.
Major Labels Deny Collusion in Mechanical Royalty Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Industry Stakeholders Cite Lack of Legal Risk in Streaming Fraud
The streaming fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in relation to an $8 million streaming scam will be sentenced next week. The Music Fights Fraud Alliance says the sentence should “r
Labels Deny Collusion in Physical Royalties Negotiations
The US Copyright Royalty Board is reviewing what mechanical royalties songwriters and publishers should receive from 2028. It’s labels who pay mechanical royalties on physical records, and the major l
Members Voices: Frances Shillito – Zero Tolerance Is Not A Safeguarding Strategy
Frances Shillito spent her career in artist management and venue relations. She now trains the music industry in safeguarding, and she argues the appetite for change has finally outpaced the infrastru
AFEM Industry Insider: After the Algorithm
Long‑form content is becoming a more sustainable way to build audiences in a post‑social era. This episode shares what’s working now: formats that retain attention, platforms that reward depth, and th
Member Feature: Sounds Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
Spotify is expanding audiobooks to more than 180 markets and says its Audiobooks+ add-on has passed $100M in annual recurring revenue
Spotify said more than 750 million people will be able to stream or buy books on its platform once the rollout is complete. Source
Live Nation hit with class action lawsuits over data breach involving Social Security numbers and health records
Live Nation's statement came five days after Ticketmaster customers across the US ran into problems with ticket transfers. Source
Madverse Music Group’s parent company has launched a label
It’s been a busy year at Indian music distribution, publishing and marketing company Madverse Music Group’s HQ. In January, it entered into a partnership with Kobalt; in June, it announced […] The post is from Music Ally.