Over 300 Artists Support American Music Fairness Act in D.C.
Over 300 artists including Boyz II Men rallied for the American Music Fairness Act, demanding fair compensation when music plays on AM/FM radio....
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Master Music Contract Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Master essential music contract negotiation tips to protect your creative rights and secure fair deals. Learn key strategies for reviewing terms, working with lawyers, and...
COMMON HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD
Hip-hop legend Common received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for advocating performers' radio royalty rights through the American Music Fairness Act....
UMG and BandLab Partner on AI Ethics
Universal Music Group and BandLab Technologies announce strategic partnership focused on AI ethics and artist rights protection. The alliance aims to develop pro-creator standards for...
Audoo Secures $5M to Enhance Music Royalties
Audoo secures $5M investment from Elton John and David Furnish to revolutionize music royalty payments. The London-based company's technology helps ensure accurate payments to artists...
#IRespectMusic Movement Asks iHeart and Cumulus Boards of
The #IRespectMusic Movement asks iHeart and Cumulus boards to discuss paying artists for AM/FM radio play. Blake Morgan leads 14,000+ artists demanding fairness....
Anita Baker Asks Fans Not to Buy Her Music
R&B legend Anita Baker asks fans to stop buying her music as she fights to reclaim her master recordings after 30 years, similar to Dave...
Kanye West Urinates on Grammy Over Black Ownership
Kanye West urinated on one of his 14 Grammy Awards to protest Black ownership issues in the music industry, highlighting his ongoing concerns about artist...
Music Groups Unite for Fair Creator Royalties
Major music organizations unite to demand equal royalty payments for creators regardless of nationality. The Fair Trade of Music Campaign fights a $330 million shortfall...
HIFI Launches Music Rights Membership Applications
HIFI opens membership applications for the music industry's first financial rights organization. The collective offers artists innovative tools like a royalties dashboard and guaranteed salary...
Taylor Swift’s Stand: Apple Music Will Pay Artists
Taylor Swift's open letter to Apple about unpaid streaming royalties during their 3-month trial period prompted an immediate policy change, proving artists' power in the...
Taylor Swift vs Apple Music Royalty Policy
Taylor Swift withdrew her album 1989 from Apple Music and wrote an open letter criticizing their policy of not paying artist royalties during the free...
Sly Stone Wins $5M Lawsuit vs. Former Manager, Attorney
Sly Stone wins $5 million lawsuit against former manager and attorney who diverted his royalties from 1989-2000, leaving the funk legend homeless....
XO Digital: Affordable Music Distribution for Artists
XO Digital launches affordable music distribution services charging just $2 per track with no yearly subscriptions. Artists keep 100% rights and revenues while accessing major...
SoundExchange Hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations
SoundExchange hires Barry LeVine as VP of Industry Relations to lead artist outreach programs. The 25-year music veteran brings experience from Gibson Brands and Sony...
Lauryn Hill Announces New Record Deal, Upcoming Music
Lauryn Hill announces new record deal with Sony Worldwide Entertainment and confirms she's working on new music after years of legal battles and industry disputes....
Nelly on Chief Keef’s Bad Deal and Master Ownership
Nelly discusses Chief Keef's problematic record deal in VladTV interview, sharing insights on artists owning their masters and knowing their worth....