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MLC Sues Spotify For Unpaid Songwriter Royalties, Spotify Responds

Posted by Hypebot - May 17, 2024

(Hypebot) — The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has filed a lawsuit against Spotify, seeking what it says are unpaid royalties due under its compulsory mechanical blanket license. The legal action…

Spotify Hit With Cease And Desist From US Music Publishers Association: Read The Full Letter

Posted by Hypebot - May 16, 2024

(HYPEBOT) – Spotify received a cease-and-desist letter Wednesday from the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) regarding its use of lyrics in newly launched video functions and a remix feature that…

At Music Biz? Explore The future of Independent Live Music

Posted by Hypebot - May 14, 2024

(Hypebot) — A panel of in-the-trenches experts will discuss the state and future of independent live music in the U.S. this Thursday at the Music Biz Conference in Nashville. While…

The Importance Of Good Metadata For Music Discovery And Payment

Posted by Hypebot - May 13, 2024

(Hypebot) — Metadata is the digital information attached to music. So if you want to make music more discoverable with just a few steps, this guide is for you… by Chris…

Music Fans Press Pause On Paid Streaming Due To High Monthly Costs

Posted by Hypebot - May 10, 2024

(Hypebot) — As subscription prices rise, consumers find themselves having to give up some platforms. What does it all mean for artists, labels, and the streamers themselves? by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…

TikTok Challenges The Constitutionality Of Its U.S. Ban

Posted by Hypebot - May 9, 2024

(Hypebot) — TikTok and ByteDance have officially sued the US government, claiming the recent TikTok ban is unconstitutional. Here’s the platform’s argument: by Mike Masnick from Tech Dirt While I’m still waiting for…

Live Nation & Goldman Sachs Are Bullish On Live Music. Others Are Concerned

Posted by Hypebot - May 8, 2024

(Hypebot) — Two reports paint a very positive picture of the live music in 2024 and beyond. But the new Goldman Sachs ‘Music In The Air’ study and the most…

8 Music Mental Health Resources To Check Out In 2024

Posted by Hypebot - May 7, 2024

(Hypebot) — The music industry is not all butterflies and rainbows, it’s tough out here. Keep reading to check out some mental health support that is specific to your career…

Beginner’s Guide To Songwriter Split Sheets

Posted by Hypebot - May 6, 2024

(Hypebot) — Once more than one person writes music together, the ownership gets complicated. This guide lays out how the system works and how to correctly credit your music. by Randi…

Spotify Puts Lyrics Behind The Paywall

Posted by Hypebot - May 3, 2024

(Hypebot) — Spotify has quietly set limits on lyrics for more than 60% of its 619 million monthly active users who listen using its free tier. The streamer made no…

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