Music Industry
Music Organizations Urge U.S. Action on EU Radio Royalty Policy
Groups including the Recording Academy and SoundExchange say a new policy proposal would "codify discrimination against American creators into EU law."
Sony Music Shuts Down Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse, Denies Union Busting
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Music Orgs Seek U.S. Intervention as Europe Floats Rolling Back Radio Royalties for American Artists
Groups including the Recording Academy and SoundExchange say a new policy proposal would "codify discrimination against American creators into EU law."
Sony Music to Close Unionized Merch Warehouse Amid Busting Allegations
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Analysis: Spotify Bundles' Impact on Mechanical Per-Stream Rate
Following the NMPA's claim that publishers and songwriters have lost nearly $500 million in royalties due to bundling, Billboard crunched the numbers.
Sony Music to Shutter Newly Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Jack Batt On Demo Submissions, Artist Identity, And Ophelia’s A&R Process
Jack Batt (@jackbattt) has spent just under five years as Label Manager at Ophelia, overseeing strategy, A&R, operations, distribution, marketing, and artist relations across one of melodic bass music’s most recognizable modern labels. His perspective is useful because he is not just talking
Drakong The Challenger Brings Hall-Effect Sticks to a $34.99 Xbox and PC Controller
Drakong is entering the controller market with The Challenger, a wired Xbox and PC gamepad priced low enough to sit in the budget category, while still carrying several features players usually associate with higher-priced hardware. The new controller is officially licensed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox
Yoshihiro Togashi's 'HUNTERxHUNTER' Vol. 39 Tops Japan Book Chart
Eiichiro Oda's ONE PIECE Vol. 115 follows at No. 2.
Spotify Bundles' Impact on Mechanical Per-Stream Rate Analyzed
Following the NMPA's claim that publishers and songwriters have lost nearly $500 million in royalties due to bundling, Billboard crunched the numbers.
Bonnie Tyler's Chart Successes Highlighted
Tyler also hit the Hot 100 top 10 with “It’s a Heartache.”
Sony Music Closes Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Unionization
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Bonnie Tyler’s Billboard Chart Legacy: ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ & Beyond
Tyler also hit the Hot 100 top 10 with “It’s a Heartache.”
How Much Have Spotify Bundles Decreased the Mechanical Per-Stream Rate? (Analysis)
Following the NMPA's claim that publishers and songwriters have lost nearly $500 million in royalties due to bundling, Billboard crunched the numbers.
50 Cent's Appeals Court Loss in Lawsuit Over Instagram Posts
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
London Cyr Signs with Electric Feel/Sony; UMPG Nashville and ONE4 Music Form Joint Venture
UMPG Nashville and ONE4 music form a joint venture, Quinn XCII signs with Prescription Songs and more publishing news.
Sony Music to Close Unionized Punk Merch Warehouse Amid Unfair Labor Practice Allegations
The company denies union-busting allegations, saying its closure of Kings Road Merch in Minneapolis was planned long before union talks began
Publishing Briefs: Drake ‘Iceman’ Collaborator London Cyr Signs With Electric Feel/Sony
UMPG Nashville and ONE4 music form a joint venture, Quinn XCII signs with Prescription Songs and more publishing news.
50 Cent's Lawsuit Against Ex-Girlfriend Over IG Posts Fails in Appeals Court
The star's lawyers had argued Tompkins forfeited her right to respond to his case, but an appeals court says she can defend herself in court.
Ciara Revisits Her Biggest Career Hits for Billboard Chart History
Ciara reflects on the biggest songs of her career for Billboard Chart History and shares the stories behind hits such as “Goodies,” “1, 2 Step,” “Oh,” “Like a Boy,” “Promise,” “Love Sex Magic,” “Ride,