BMI Talks ‘Streaming’ at Nokia’s Music Connects
BMI participated in a streaming panel at Nokia Music Connects forum in Mumbai, featuring executives from YouTube, Sony Music India, and Gaana.com discussing digital music...
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Gratitude and Support in Our Industry
Reflecting on gratitude and giving back in the music industry, especially supporting colleagues over 40 and those experiencing career transitions....
New Orleans Music Industry Icon Larry McKinley Dies at 85
New Orleans music industry legend Larry McKinley, co-founder of Minit Records and key figure in the Jazz & Heritage Festival, died at 85 from complications...
WMG Names Kris Ahrend SVP of Recorded Music Rights
Warner Music Group promotes Kris Ahrend to Senior VP of Recorded Music Rights Administration, overseeing artist royalties, licensing, and catalog affairs....
Robert Kraft Named Consultant at Warner Bros. Records
Robert Kraft, former Fox Music President, joins Warner Bros. Records as Soundtrack Consultant to develop film, TV, and video game music opportunities for label artists....
Billboard Latin Music Conference 25th Anniversary
The Billboard Latin Music Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014, marking a quarter-century as the most prestigious Latin music industry event worldwide....
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....
The Eleven Seven Music Group & BMG Administration Agreement
Eleven Seven Music Group signs exclusive worldwide administration deal with BMG Chrysalis US for master and publishing rights. The partnership aims to boost sync opportunities...
Babyface Says Toni Braxton Almost Left Music
Babyface reveals Toni Braxton nearly left the music industry before their reunion. The duo discusses their new duet album Love, Marriage and Divorce....
Skee-Lo Denounces One-Hit Wonder Tag, Discusses Publishing
Skee Lo addresses being labeled a one hit wonder while discussing the importance of music publishing and songwriting for career longevity in the music industry....
Kandi Burruss Says Xscape’s Deal Was Just As Bad as TLC’s
Kandi Burruss reveals Xscape's first record deal was as bad as TLC's notorious contract. The songwriter who penned TLC's 'No Scrubs' says most artists got...
Lorde Signs $2.5M Publishing Deal
17-year-old sensation Lorde signs massive $2.5 million worldwide publishing deal with Songs Music Publishing after bidding war between major labels....
ASCAP and Sterling Healthworks Partner on Healthcare Reform
ASCAP partners with Sterling Healthworks to help uninsured songwriters and music publishers navigate Affordable Care Act options and find affordable healthcare coverage....
Lyor Cohen Launches 300 Content Company
Music industry veteran Lyor Cohen launches 300, a new content company with former Warner Music executives Kevin Liles and Todd Moscowitz, backed by Google's $5...
Vinyl LP Sales Hit Half Million in a Decade
Vinyl LP sales surpass half a million for the first time in over a decade, with 100% year-on-year growth. Daft Punk, Arctic Monkeys, and David...
SoundExchange Announces Two New Board Members
SoundExchange appoints Jim Mahoney and Darius Van Arman to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of independent music industry expertise to the organization....
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Music Career
Learn 4 crucial mistakes that independent artists make when building their music careers. Expert songwriter shares key tips for submissions and opportunities....
Music Business Association Rebrands for Industry Changes
NARM rebrands as Music Business Association to better represent all sectors of modern music commerce, from digital to physical retail....
Music and Radio Industry Advice that’s No Longer Valid
Traditional music and radio industry career advice is now outdated and can hurt your prospects. Learn why old rules like 'keep your mouth shut' and...
Universal Music Names Michele Anthony EVP, U.S. Recorded Music
Universal Music Group appointed Michele Anthony as Executive Vice President of U.S. Recorded Music, effective November 2013. Anthony brings extensive experience from Sony Music and...
Tupac’s Mom Sues E1 for $1.1M Over His Music
Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother and estate co-administrator, is suing Entertainment One for $1.1 million in unpaid royalties from 'Beginnings: The Lost Tapes' album....
Stevie Wonder Advises Marvin Gaye’s Family on Lawsuit
Stevie Wonder offers guidance to Marvin Gaye's family regarding the high-profile Blurred Lines copyright lawsuit, drawing from his own legal experiences....
Kanye Says Radio Is Being Controlled and Manufactured…
Kanye West tells BBC Radio's Zane Lowe that radio is controlled and manufactured, preventing awesome artists from breaking through with amazing music....
ASCAP Files Petition Against PANDORA
ASCAP filed a petition against Pandora CEO Brian McAndrews, accusing the streaming service of underpaying songwriters who earn only 8 cents per 1,000 streams....
“Stained Wood” Helped Jill Scott’s Music Career
Jill Scott reveals how her songwriting breakthrough 'Stained Wood' helped establish her career in the music industry during her rise as a neo-soul artist....
