Reach Music Publishing, a full-service music publishing and artist representation organization, has joined IMPEL, a UK-based collective that negotiates e-licensing deals on behalf of rightsholders. The UK’s Music Publishers Association (not to be…
Category archives: Music Publishing
Peloton Settles Ugly Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Involving 14 Music Publishers
Peloton has now settled its contentious legal battle against 14 different music publishers, a group corralled by the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA). Peloton shared news of the settlement with Digital Music News, and publishers conf…
Music Benefactors Wants to Solve the Crowdfunding Riddle for Musicians — Introducing the ‘Artist Public Offering’
On November 14th, 2019, Taylor Swift wrote an open letter to the public, the music industry, and, most importantly of all, her many millions of fans. In it, Swift — who has sold over 50 million records and became a global sensation long before her 30th…
BMG Parent Company Bertelsmann to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030
BMG parent company Bertelsmann has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The multibillion-dollar conglomerate announced the commitment via a formal media release. Bertelsmann also indicated that the initiative would be undertaken as part of Sci…
Kobalt Music Group Inks a Neighboring Rights Deal With Tones and I
New York-based rights-management company Kobalt Music Group has inked a neighboring rights deal with Australian pop singer Tones and I. With the support and resources of Kobalt behind her, Tones and I (whose real name is Toni Watson) will be in a posit…
Primary Wave Inks a Major Publishing+Recording Deal With Power Ballad Gods Air Supply
Primary Wave has purchased a 70% stake in the song catalog of Air Supply, a two-piece soft-rock band from Australia. The deal, loosely valued in the millions, also involves a substantial interest in the group’s recording asset revenue streams. P…
Kanye West, EMI Music Publishing Officially Settle Out of Court
EMI’s on-again, off-again lawsuit with Kanye West has officially drawn to a close. According to a stipulation of dismissal submitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the matter has been settled; a tentative agr…
Issa Rae Taps Kobalt for Global Music Distribution for Raedio Publishing
Today Kobalt announced a global publishing deal with Raedio Publishing, Issa Rae’s company. The new global partnership includes creative and administration services. That includes providing guidance and funding on new Raedio signings and more. Is…
Ahead of a Messy Legal Battle, GMR & RMLC File a Joint Protective Order
Ahead of their upcoming legal showdown, Global Music Rights (GMR) and the Radio Music License Committee (RMLC) have jointly filed for a protective order that will keep potentially sensitive specifics out of the public eye. According to the filing, the …
Universal Music Publishing Group Offers Realtime Earnings and Data to Its Songwriters — Introducing ‘Window’
Universal Music Publishing Group has launched UMPG Window, a digital resource that provides creators with instant access to their songs’ real-time earnings data and information. UMPG Window is available both on computers and mobile devices; the …