Streaming & Digital
Streaming Fraud Sentencing and Deterrence
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
Major 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
AI Licensing Principles: Equal Value for Song and Recording Rights
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
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
Major 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
Peppa Pig Teams Up With Super Simple Songs for Lullaby Mash-up
Whatever you do, don’t snort at Peppa Pig’s music clout. The popular children’s character has more than 1bn lifetime music streams across a catalogue of more than 1,300 original songs. The post is fro
AI licensing principles emphasize equal value for song and recording rights
As the music industry enters into ever more deals with AI platforms, the indie publisher community has again insisted that - with AI - song rights and recording rights must be valued equally, unlike i
Streaming fraud sentencing highlights perceived lack of legal risk
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
Major labels deny collusion in physical media 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
Music Labels Address 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
B0YG1RL, Tinashe, Don Toliver, and More: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork Selects Playlist: B0YG1RL, Tinashe, Don Toliver, and More
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Pitchfork Selects This Week's Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Amazon Streaming Deals Ending Soon
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs from Oct. 6-7 this year, with streaming offers as low as $0.99 per month.
Pitchfork Selects: This Week’s Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
Get Streaming Deals on Prime Video, Amazon Music & Audible Before October Prime Day Ends Tonight
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days runs from Oct. 6-7 this year, with streaming offers as low as $0.99 per month.
U.S. Copyright Office Investigates Music Streaming Fraud
The federal government body is seeking public comments about one of the music industry's biggest obstacles.
This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Our weekly playlist highlights songs that our writers, editors, and contributors are listening to on repeat
U.S. Copyright Office Opens Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry, Probing Prevalence & ‘Potential Solutions’
The federal government body is seeking public comments about one of the music industry's biggest obstacles.
Taylor Swift Earns 12th Streaming Songs No. 1
Swift is one of two acts to boast double-digit No. 1s on the chart.