Music Industry Receives $10B Payout From Spotify
Spotify announced a record $10 billion payout to the music industry in 2024, bringing total contributions to $60 billion since founding. Despite impressive figures, the...
SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe Issues Statement
SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe responds to Copyright Royalty Board's WEB V decision, stating creators will receive fairer compensation from digital music services despite lower rates...
TikTok & Universal Music Group Expand Global Alliance
Universal Music Group and TikTok announce expanded global partnership ensuring equitable artist compensation and access to UMG's full music catalog for creators....
Taylor Swift’s Letter Changes Artist Pay Policy
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple Music sparked a major industry shift, forcing the tech giant to pay artists during trial periods. Her bold move...
TIDAL, Great Idea at what other Costs?
Jay Z launches TIDAL streaming service with celebrity partners, promising better artist compensation at $9.99-$19.99 monthly tiers. Critics question consumer appeal versus cheaper alternatives like...
Aloe Blacc Advocates for Fair Songwriter Compensation
Aloe Blacc advocates for fair songwriter compensation, revealing he earned less than $4,000 from a major hit on digital platforms. He joins Taylor Swift in...
SoundExchange Applauds Reps. Blackburn and Eshoo for Protecting Musicians
SoundExchange applauds Representatives Blackburn and Eshoo for introducing H.R. 4588, requiring broadcasters to pay performance royalties to artists and labels for radio play....
SoundExchange Statement on Pandora Abandoning IRFA
SoundExchange welcomes Pandora's decision to abandon the Internet Radio Fairness Act, which would have reduced artist compensation for digital plays....
SoundExchange Names Julia Massimino VP of Public Policy
SoundExchange hires Julia Massimino as VP of Global Public Policy to lead government affairs and legislative strategy for artist rights and digital music compensation....
ASCAP Launches ASCAP OnStage
ASCAP launches ASCAP OnStage, a new program allowing members to receive royalties for live performances at venues nationwide. Writers can submit setlists online to ensure...