by Paul Resnikoff What happens if you don’t like the press you’re getting? One option is to look at your business model and address the issues, or address the coverage head-on.  The other option is to try […]
Corporate Corner
Spotify, Music Publishers Announce Out-of-Court Agreement
by Charlotte Hassan Today, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) and Spotify have announced a landmark agreement, one that could deflate a $200 million class action lawsuit. The agreement, first reported by Digital Music News on […]
SoundCloud Has Struck a Deal With Sony Music
by Charlotte Hassan According to a just-published report, SoundCloud has now signed a deal with Sony Music, the final major label. The Sony pact means that SoundCloud has now bagged deals with all three of the major labels. […]
Pharrell and Thicke Avoid $3.5 Million In Marvin Gaye Attorney Fees
by Charlotte Hassan On Monday, a California Federal Judge ruled that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke will not have to pay Marvin Gaye’s family’s $3.5 million in legal fees.  The battle has been ongoing for some time […]
Jay Z’s Blueprint Albums Yanked from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, & Deezer
by Charlotte Hassan In a bid to boost subscriber numbers at Tidal, Jay Z has quietly swiped his Blueprint albums from competing music streaming sites.  These coveted releases are now Tidal exclusives.  Anyone surprised? As first unearthed […]
Executive Shuffles: BMI, UMG, SoundExchange, Madison House, CAA
by Charlotte Hassan A list of executive shuffles across the music business… BMI has hired Nina Carter as Associate Director/Writer, Publisher Relations in Nashville.  Carter’s role will be to sign and provide services to writers across […]
Streaming Startup CÃœR Pays $8 Million for Major Label Licenses
by Charlotte Hassan According to the Wall Street Journal, CÃœR Media has received â€licenses from all three major record companies, giving them a collective $8 million in advance money.†In return for the $8 million, CÃœR […]
Massive, $200 Million Class Action Served Against Rhapsody
by Paul Resnikoff Yesterday, sources pointed Digital Music News to a string of upcoming class action lawsuits involving Spotify competitors.  Now, the first of those lawsuits is being served against Rhapsody. The massive class action lawsuit against Rhapsody is […]