Streaming & 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
Wu Tang associate sentenced to 18 months for streaming fraud
Mike Smith made over $8 million by using bots to artificially inflate streams
Rowanne Chang discusses digital marketing in music
This week we caught up with Rowanne Chang, digital marketing manager at Deviate Digital
Wu Tang associate sentenced for streaming fraud
Mike Smith made over $8 million by using bots to artificially inflate streams
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
Wu Tang associate sentenced for streaming fraud
Mike Smith made over $8 million by using bots to artificially inflate streams
Beatport Secures Growth Investment
The company has secured an undisclosed sum from Los Angeles-based investment firm Square Nine Capital.
Beatport Secures Growth Investment to ‘Expand the Ways We Serve the Global Electronic Music Community’
The company has secured an undisclosed sum from Los Angeles-based investment firm Square Nine Capital.
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
Loretta Lynn's "Van Lear Rose" Returning to Streaming
After being mysteriously pulled from streaming services in 2021, the Grammy-winning album is finally returning in both digital and physical formats. Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-Produced Album Van Lear R
Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-Produced Album Van Lear Rose Is Finally Returning to Streaming
After being mysteriously pulled from streaming services in 2021, the Grammy-winning album is finally returning in both digital and physical formats. Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-Produced Album Van Lear Rose Is Finally Returning to Streaming Jonah Krueger
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
Suno AI Hires Michael Chua to Lead Live Music and Songkick
In the role, Chua will lead the AI music company's live music operations, which include concert discovery platform Songkick. Source
Woody Guthrie Project 'Mermaid Avenue' Box Set Announced
Out December 11th, the new set features 16 previously unreleased recordings and is available in digital and physical formats. Billy Bragg and Wilco to Release Expanded Box Set of Woody Guthrie Project
Billy Bragg and Wilco to Release Expanded Box Set of Woody Guthrie Project Mermaid Avenue
Out December 11th, the new set features 16 previously unreleased recordings and is available in digital and physical formats. Billy Bragg and Wilco to Release Expanded Box Set of Woody Guthrie Project Mermaid Avenue Jonah Krueger
Suno hires Ticketmaster’s Michael Chua to lead its live music team, including Songkick
In the role, Chua will lead the AI music company's live music operations, which include concert discovery platform Songkick. Source
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