BMI Ups Admin Fee for Songwriters
Here's some news that's been percolating in the industry for longer than you might think. Exactly a year ago this month, BMI made the announcement that they are transitioning to a for-profit busine...
AI Record Labels? Yes, They Have Arrived
LifeScore Music, a remarkable artificial intelligence music technology company co-founded by Tom Gruber, AI expert and the co-inventor of Siri, has recently launched its very own record label calle...
Indies Weigh In On Deezer/UMG Artist-Centric Model
Remember the recent debate stirred by the new 'artist-centric' streaming royalty model announced by Deezer and Universal Music Group? If you need a refresher, check out our earlier article, linked ...
Songtrust, owned by Downtown Music Holdings, recently faced significant and prolonged suspensions from major rights societies including PRS for Music, SACEM, and the collective ICE. These suspensio...
Deezer & UMG Form Artist-Centric Alliance
This week there was a lot of big news! The summer slump is over, to say the least. Arguably the biggest headline of the week concerns Deezer and UMG. These two giants have launched an innovative "a...
Spotify Removes White Noise Ad Support
Recently, Spotify made a significant decision regarding white noise creators on its platform. These folks were earning up to $18,000 per month by recording ambient sounds meant for background liste...