Record labels are urging for per-song rather than per-album damages in their copyright infringement case against Grande Communications. »
Quincy Jones, the legendary musician and producer with a seven-decade career and 28 Grammy wins, passed away at 91 on November 3. »
The Youtube Guide for the Music Business YouTube is enormous! The network spans all corners of the earth, is generating healthy revenues, has more people listening »
In 2023, global music royalty collections hit a record €11.75 billion, up 7.6%, according to CISAC. This growth was driven by a 9.6% rise in digital royalties from streaming subscriptions and an 8.2% recovery in live performances after the pandemic. »
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has distributed nearly $2.5 billion in royalties since it started operations three and a half years ago. That’s a $1 billion increase in the past year alone. »
Latin music hit a record $685M in revenue during the first half of 2024, according to the RIAA’s latest report, marking a 7% increase from the same period in 2023. »
A little over two months after SoundExchange filed a lawsuit against AccuRadio over unpaid royalties, the two parties have reached a temporary payment agreement. »
Industry groups representing major record labels and streaming platforms have urged Canada’s telecom regulator, the CRTC, not to treat streaming like radio in its regulations. »
The Human Artistry Campaign and hundreds of creators are urging Congress to pass the No Fakes Act, a proposed law to protect against AI-generated imitations of voices and likenesses. »
The IFPI’s latest report warns that the EU’s music industry risks falling behind in global growth, despite domestic success. »
Spotify has won a long-running court case, in which it was accused of streaming Eminem's music without permission. »
The Brazilian authorities have been running a new anti-piracy programme called Operation Redirect targeting torrent, stream-ripping and illegal download services in the country, with eight websites being taken down so far. »
YouTube Music was named the most adopted music streaming service in Q2 2024 by Kantar’s research, driven by increased interest in non-music audio formats like podcasts and audiobooks. »
The rapid evolution of AI appears to be outpacing the legal system, as evidenced by a copyright infringement lawsuit against Anthropic, which may not go to trial until 2026. »
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What is Synchronization Licensing? There is a lot of video content out there, and much of it uses music! Synchronization licensing is the process by which »
Luminate’s mid-year report for 2024 reveals significant growth in the recorded music market. »
A number of organizations representing artists and songwriters in the US have praised the US Copyright Office’s ruling on termination rights under the Music Modernization Act. »
What is Non-Interactive Music Streaming? Non-interactive music streaming differs from on-demand, or interactive, streaming because it allows users to play music but does not allow them »
Spotify's annual Loud & Clear report shares country-level data on artist remuneration, offering insights into digital music markets. »
SCPP have entered a partnership to improve royalty collections and enhance their bargaining power in the music industry. »
CMRRA reported an 8.9% year-over-year increase in mechanical royalty payouts in 2023, totaling CAD $78 million (USD $57.8 million). »
Cher has finally won her decades-old copyright battle against Sonny Bono’s widow over royalty payments from the Sonny & Cher catalog. »
NMPA has requested the Senate and House Judiciary Committees to reform the statutory license in the Copyright Act that currently prevents free market negotiations for mechanical royalty rates for songwriters and music publishers. »
Copyright Registration According to the U.S. Copyright Office, “a copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law »
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