Redefining the Role of Women in the Music Business in the Aftermath of #MeToo, Ke$ha and Taylor Swift All eyes were on Ke$ha at the…
After many years of uncertainty through the digital era, the major labels are finally in a position to prosper, thanks to Spotify’s move to go…
Gender diversity in the entertainment industry has recently been a heavily discussed topic. As these issues are being brought to light, many are coming…
The United States and Canada are two of the 174 member countries in the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Arts. This…
New investment opportunities are arising in the contemporary marketplace for music fans and investors. Enabled by the positive market turnaround streaming has brought upon the…
As physical record sales have declined and streaming has become more popular than ever before, we are seeing a big spike in the live music…
Before the era of streaming services, Internet radio, and digital downloads, it was essential for artists to utilize a label’s resources in order to mass…
Record labels and publishers for decades served as the music industry’s “bank.” They provided the advances artists lived on while making new music, and also…
On January 18, 2017, Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, against Sony/ATV Music Publishing (SATV).…
Today, recommendation engines designed to curate the perfect individual playlist are redefining both the demand and supply side of the music industry, affecting how listeners…
Thinking about Brexit’s fallout on the music industry has never been more urgent. Coverage in trade portals like the Billboard and Pitchfork is rising to…
Managers across the world are coming together to form communities where they can network and stay informed about current issues. Getting their artists to sign…
Federal law governs the licensing of music and songwriter collections. In particular, sound compositions that are broadcasted over the public airways or performed in commercial…
Major labels are pushing for the end of exclusive deals with streaming services as they are quickly realizing such a practice hinders the potential profit…