A2IM Questions Apple Music’s Impact on Independent Artists
A2IM questions Apple Music's policy of not paying independent artists during its 3-month free trial period, warning labels about potential revenue damage....
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 Launches New Digital Radio Report
SoundExchange launched a new Digital Radio Report showing $162.4 million paid to artists in Q1 2014. The report reveals streaming now accounts for 21% of...
SoundExchange Announces Key Executive Leadership Promotions
SoundExchange promotes Anjula Singh to CFO and Colin Rushing to Senior VP as the organization reaches $2 billion in royalties paid to artists and labels....
ASCAP Hosts Capitol Hill Event on Music Licensing Reforms
ASCAP hosted a Capitol Hill panel discussion on modernizing music licensing laws for the digital age. Ne-Yo and industry leaders addressed streaming's impact on songwriter...
ASCAP Petitions FCC to Block Pandora Radio Bid
ASCAP filed an FCC petition to block Pandora's AM/FM radio station purchase in South Dakota, claiming it's a stunt to pay lower music licensing fees....
Pandora Acquires KXMZ-FM to Cut Songwriter Licensing Costs
Pandora purchased radio station KXMZ-FM in South Dakota to reduce songwriter licensing costs, despite paying minimal royalties to creators....
Copyright Board Raises Satellite Radio Rates
The Copyright Royalty Board raised satellite radio royalty rates for 2013-2017, with SiriusXM paying 9-11% of gross revenues. New rates affect digital music streaming services....