Will SoundExchange’s new MDX finally provide the music industry the transparency it so desperately needs? SoundExchange has launched Music Data Exchange (MDX). Developed in cooperation with the RIAA and National Music Publishers Association (NMPA…
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Streaming music services pay Grimes way too little, says Elon Musk. Following the confirmation of his relationship with Canadian pop star Grimes, Elon Musk has blasted the “crazy low payout” artists receive from streaming music services.…
US recorded music market generated $8.7bn last year – up by over $1bn on 2016
Streaming formats now account for 65% of US marketplace
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US recorded music industry revenues grew 15% in first half of 2017
RIAA figures show paid streaming up 61% overall year-on-year
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What Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Are Paying Musicians
RIAA-backed research shows that Apple Music and Spotify pay artists much, much more than YouTube does. In a blog post last week, former WMG CEO Lyor Cohen defended YouTube against criticisms from the music industry. The now-YouTube executive stated that the platform pays out $3 per 1,000 streams. The platform apparently pays more per stream […]
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Songwriter groups hit out at RIAA for ‘betrayal’ over moral rights issue
“RIAA’s comments are taken by many in the music creator community as a betrayal of our joint commitment to expand opportunities for creators.”
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YouTube’s double standards add insult to injury for the music business
YouTube is charging TV fans $35 a month, while charging music fans… nothing.
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Cary Sherman to stand down as RIAA Chairman and CEO, replaced by Mitch Glazier
Sherman will retire at the end of next year after more than 40 years of service
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Former RIAA Exec Calls Fair Use a Sham
According to this former RIAA executive, “No, fair use is not fair.” Does the entire RIAA think the same way? Should we worry? IAA Executive Vice President, International, Neil Turkewitz stepped down from the organization after 29 years of service. According to Cary Sherman, RIAA Chairman and CEO, Turkewitz “truly left his mark on the […]
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Michael Jackon’s Thriller certified 33x Diamond by the RIAA
Jackson’s overall worldwide record sales exceed 1 billion
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