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RIAA Investigating Payola Like Fox Guarding The Henhouse

Posted by Hypebot - September 11, 2019

(Hypebot) — Paying for radio airplay, or payola as it is more commonly known, has been around since the 50s in one form or another but has recently spiked. This…

FCC Asks RIAA To Invesitgate Payola

Posted by Hypebot - September 10, 2019

(Hypebot) — FCC Commissioner Mike O’Reilly has sent a letter to the RIAA asking it to investigate recent reports of payola – the practice of paying radio stations and other…

Katy Perry ‘Dark Horse’ Verdict: End Of The World Or Hand In The Cookie Jar?

Posted by Hypebot - September 5, 2019

(Hypebot) — In the wake of a recent Federal Jury verdict which resulted in the songwriting team and label behind “Dark Horse” paying out millions of dollars, Stephen Carlisle takes…

Tool’s $45 Dollar CD Proves A Boost For Music Retailers

Posted by Hypebot - September 5, 2019

(Hypebot) — A funny thing happened last week with the new Tool album” says Coalition Independent Music Stores (CIMS) executive director Michael Bunnell, “indie retail had an old-school moment.” “Several stores…

Japanese Music Sales Dragging, But It Could Be Good News

Posted by Hypebot - September 5, 2019

TOKYO (Hypebot) — While the US is well established as the largest music market in the world, number two, Japan, is perhaps less well known. Recently, the island nation’s music…

Re-Recording Restrictions: A Glossary Of Industry Terms

Posted by Hypebot - September 1, 2019

(Hypebot) — In light of news that Taylor Swift plans to re-record the majority of her previous catalog, we share an in-depth look at the restrictions and allowances in contracts…

Op-ed: Why Taylor Swift Is Planning To Re-Record Her First 5 Albums

Posted by Hypebot - August 28, 2019

(Hypebot) — Typically a more forward-thinking artist, pop sensation Taylor Swift has recently developed an interesting focus on re-recording her first five albums. Here we look at what the motivation…

Chinese Antitrust Regulators To Probe Tencent’s Deals With Major Labels

Posted by Hypebot - August 27, 2019

(Hypebot) — The deals that Tencent Music Entertainment has with record labels are under investigation by the State Administration for Market Regulation, China’s antitrust authority. The probe could end the…

How Much Does Streaming Actually Pay Musicians?

Posted by Hypebot - August 26, 2019

(Hypebot) – Musicians regularly and understandably complain about the payments they receive from streaming music services and release stats to prove they’ve been wronged. Too often, however, the numbers are…

How Sustainable Is Streaming Income?

Posted by Hypebot - August 23, 2019

(Hypebot) — How much artists actually earn from streaming has been a popular topic of debate in the music industry for some time. Here, we look at a slightly different…

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