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Recording Academy, musicFirst, SoundExchange React To Music Modernization Act Vote
Posted By Bruce Houghton, 26 April 2018
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House Of Representatives passes the Music Modernization Act
By Chris Cooke, 26 April 2018
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It Looks Like Google Will Shut Down Its Play Music Service
By Bobby Owsinski, 26 April 2018
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Direct-To-Fan Payola: Jamz Pro Pays Fans To Discover Music
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Universal signs “strategic distribution” deal with Empire
By Andy Malt , 26 April 2018
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Sonos Files For IPO At $3 Billion Valuation
Posted By Bruce Houghton, 26 April 2018
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French Culture Minister Proposes Web-Block List In New Anti-Piracy Push
By Chris Cooke, 26 April 2018
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YouTube Remix Will Terminate Google Play Music, Sources Say
Daniel Sanchez, 26 April 2018
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SoundExchange
SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe’s Statement on Passage of the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 5447), 25 April 2018
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SAG—AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA Statement on Unanimous Passage of the Music Modernization Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, 25 April 2018
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Music Modernization Act Unanimously Passes US House of Representatives
By Ed Christman, 25 April 2018
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Independents Ruled Global Market Share In 2017 – But Universal Was King Of Streaming
By MBW, 25 April 2018
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Breaking: The House of Representatives Unanimously Approves the Music Modernization Act, 415-0, Paul Resnikoff, 25 April 2018
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All Access Music Group
House Of Representatives Passes Music Modernization Act, 25 April 2018
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The Wall Street Journal
Pre-1972 Music Acts Get a Little Help From Their Friends in Congress
By John D. McKinnon, 25 April 2018
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Rolling Stone
House of Representatives Unanimously Passes Music Modernization Act
By Amy X. Wang, 25 April 2018
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The Hill
House Unanimously Passes Music Modernization Act
By JulieGrace Brufke, 25 April 2018
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The Tennessean
Major Music Copyright Reform Bill on Brink of Becoming Law
By Nate Rau, 25 April 2018
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Bloomberg
House Passes Bill Overhauling Music Royalties for Digital Age
By Lucas Shaw, 25 April 2018
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Variety
Music Modernization Act Unanimously Passes House of Representatives
By Paula Parisi, 25 April 2018
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Music Week
'It Is a Terrific Result for Songwriters': Music Modernisation Act Passes Key Vote
By Andre Paine, 26 April 2018
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UPROXX
A Bill That Would Modernize How Musicians Are Paid For Their Work Passed Through Congress Unanimously
By Jimmy Andreakos, 25 April 2018
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Noise 11
The Music Modernization Acts Passes The House Of Representatives
By Roger Wink, 26 April 2018
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The Music Modernization Act Passes the House in a Unanimous Vote, 25 April 2018
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House Passes Updated Music Copyright Bill
By Erik Gruenwedel, 26 April 2018
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Celebrity Access Encore
Music Modernization Act Clears The House Of Representatives With Unanimous Vote
By Ian Courtney, 25 April 2018
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The Hill
Music Bill Backed by Streaming Services Advances in the House
By Ali Breland, 25 April 2018
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Benzinga
House Bill Would Change How Pandora, Spotify And Others Pay Royalties
By Elizabeth Balboa, 26 April 2018
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11 Alive
Pandora Expanding in Atlanta as Music Modernization Bill Sails Through Congress
By Tim Darnell, 25 April 2018
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Radio World
iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Filing Brings Questions
By Randy J. Stine, 25 April 2018
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71% Of Spotify Users Need Free Music Says Troy Carter
By Bruce Houghton, 25 April 2018
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The Recording Academy
Recording Academy™ Celebrates The Passage Of The Music Modernization Act In The House Of Representatives, 25 April 2018
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Recording Industry Association of America
Bipartisan Music Modernization Act Unanimously Passes U.S. House Of Representatives, 25 April 2018
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American Association of Independent Music
Statement by musicFIRST Following Unanimous Passage of the Music Modernization Act by the U.S. House of Representatives, 25 April 2018
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National Association of Broadcasters
NAB Statement on House Passage of Music Modernization Act, 25 April 2018
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American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews Statement on House Passage of the Music Modernization Act HR 5447, 25 April 2018
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Billboard
Troy Carter Explains How Spotify's Free Tier Upgrade Can Fuel Company's Growth,
By Dan Rys, 25 April 2018
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Billboard
Universal Music Group, EMPIRE Announce New Distribution Deal,
By Dan Rys, 25 April 2018
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Forbes
Embracing Blockchain Could Completely Change The Way Artists Sell Music And Interact With Fans,
By Sherman Lee, 25 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
CMU@TGE Top Questions: How Can We Enhance And Enforce Music Copyright In China?,
By Chris Cooke, 25 April 2018
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Billboard
Twitter Is Profitable Again in 1st Quarter, Grows Overseas,
By Associated Press, 25 April 2018
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Hypebot
Sony Music In New Royalty Legal Battle With SiriusXM,
By Bruce Houghton, 25 April 2018
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Recorded Music Revenues Grew 8.1% last year, Despite The Value Gap,
By Chris Cooke, 25 April 2018
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Music Week
The Car's The Star: Why The In-Car Streaming Battle Will Mean Big Changes For The Music Biz,
By Mark Sutherland, 25 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
SPOTIFY: ‘We’re The R&D Departments For The Entire Music Industry.’,
By Tim Ingham, 25 April 2018
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Digital Music News
For the First Time Ever, Streaming Surpasses CDs as the Largest Music Format Worldwide,
By Daniel Sanchez, 24 April 2018
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Billboard
Kobalt's Revenue Grows 23.5 Percent, While Net Losses Continue To Widen,
By Ed Christman, 25 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Latest Industry: Live Nation, Spotify, Latin Music, YouTube, Pandora, Gibson, Shazam, Prince, Distrokid, More…,
By Daniel Sanchez, 24 April 2018
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Spotify Boosts Ad-Funded Functionality On Mobile,
By Andy Malt, 25 April 2018
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Billboard
Music Modernization Act Heads to Vote in House Tomorrow,
By Colin Stutz, 24 April 2018
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Spinal Tap Relaunch Fairness Rocks As Creator Rights Campaign Platform,
By Andy Malt, 25 April 2018
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Music 3.0
Spotify Rolls Out A New Interface For Freemium Users,
By Bobby Owsinski, 25 April 2018
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The Republican Standard
Goodlatte’s Music Modernization Act To Revolutionize Streaming Industry, 24 April 2018
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WVTF (VA)
Goodlatte Legislation Seeks to Modernize Music Industry,
By Michael Pope, 23 April 2018
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Billboard
Spotify Unveils Upgrades for Free Users, Sets Sights On Putting a Dent in Radio's Appeal,
By Dan Rys, 24 April 2018
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Jolt: Get AC/DC on the Line. Doug Collins Has Some News,
By Tamar Hallerman, Greg Bluestein and Jim Galloway, 25 April 2018
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International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
Global Music Report 2018, 24 April 2018
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The Verge
Spotify Launches A Redesigned App With On-Demand Playlists For Free Users,
By Chris Welch, 24 April 2018
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Billboard
Spotify Unveils Upgrades for Free Users, Sets Sights On Putting a Dent in Radio's Appeal,
By Dan Rys, 24 April 2018
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Variety
Streaming Leads Music Industry to Third Straight Year of Growth, But YouTube Remains a Threat: IFPI Study,
By Jem Aswad, 24 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
Global Recorded Music Industry Revenues Grew 8.1% In 2017 To Reach $17.3BN, Rhian Jones, 24 April 2018
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Google Delivers Strong Earnings Amid Questions About Privacy,
By Natalie Jarvey, 24 April 2018
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The Guardian
‘We’ve got more money swirling around’: how streaming saved the music industry,
By Sam Wolfson, 24 April 2018
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Billboard
Lana Del Rey, Portugal. The Man, Desmond Child, UMPG Win Big at ASCAP Pop Music Awards,
By Melinda Newman, 24 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Meet the Company That’s Paying Artists $9.99 Out of Every $10,
Paul Resnikoff, 24 April 2018
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Billboard
IFPI Global Report 2018: Music Sales Rise for Third Straight Year as Streaming Becomes Biggest Revenue Source
By Richard Smirke, 24 April 2018
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EC Launches Wider Investigation Into Apple’s Shazam Acquisition
By Andy Malt, 24 April 2018
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Who Says Spotify Gets to Have All the Fun? Tencent Music Prepares for an IPO, Daniel Sanchez, 23 April 2018
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Billboard
Thanks to Streaming & Crossover Hits, US Latin Recorded-Music Industry Skyrockets With 37 Percent Growth in 2017
By Colin Stutz, 23 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
Apple Music Set To Bulk Up In Nashville As Jay Liepis Moves To Music City
By MBW, 23 April 2018
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The Hollywood Reporter
Major Labels in New Legal Fight With SiriusXM Over Pre-1972 Works
By Eriq Gardner, 23 April 2018
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Reuters
Music Streaming Overtakes Physical Sales for the First Time: Industry Body
By Tom Ball and Eric Auchard, 24 April 2018
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Forbes
Smartphone FM Radio Capabilities Enhance Public Safety at No Cost
By Steve Pociask, 23 April 2018
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USA Today
Spotify Will Unveil What's Next for the Newly Public Streaming Service at an Event in NYC
By Edward C. Baig, 23 April 2018
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The Verge
Deezer’s New Flow Tab Creates Daily Personalized Tracklists
By Dani Deahl, 23 April 2018
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Apple's Takeover of Shazam Under Scrutiny in Europe
By Associated Press, 23 April 2018
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Sony Music and Other Majors in New Legal Fight With SiriusXM Over Pre-1972 Works
By Eriq Gardner, 23 April 2018
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Apple Plans for Nashville Expansion as Jay Liepis Moves to Music City
By Colin Stutz, 23 April 2018
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musicFIRST Coalition
Momentum is Growing for CLASSICS, Comprehensive Music Legislation!, 23 April 2018
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Tencent Music Setting Stage for Giant IPO in U.S.: Report
By Billboard Staff, 23 April 2018
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AIM Allies With MUSO On New Anti-Piracy Services For Artists And Labels
By Chris Cooke, 23 April 2018
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Facebook Signs Indie Licensing Deals with Merlin, Beggars, PIAS, Ingrooves
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 23 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
How Streaming Will Continue To Change Everything In The Music Business
By MBW, 23 April 2018
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Pacific Standard Magazine
We're On Life Support': Is Streaming Music The Final Note For Professional Songwriters?
By Jack Denton, 23 April 2018
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TheWaveVR Raises $6 Million Series A Round to Bring Social, Interactive VR Music Experiences to the Masses
By Cherie Hu, 23 April 2018
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Smart Speakers Help Amazon To 100 Million Prime Subscribers
By Bobby Owsinski, 23 April 2018
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PRS for Music Revenues Top $1 Billion for First Time
By Richard Smirke, 23 April 2018
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CMU@TGE Top Questions: Where Will The Fan Conversation Go Next?
By CMU Editorial, 23 April 2018
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How This Startup Is Finding Millions in Unclaimed YouTube Revenue For Artists and Labels
By Nick Williams, 20 April 2018
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Artists Without Label Revenue Up 27%, Industry +$1.4B
By Mark Mulligan, 20 April 2018
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Loudwire
Mastodon Visit Washington To Support The ‘Music Modernization Act’
By Jeff Cornell, 20 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Unsigned Artists Account for Just 2.7% of Global Recording Sales
By Daniel Sanchez, 20 April 2018
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The Wall Street Journal
Tencent Music Plans IPO; Valuation Could Exceed $25 Billion
By Maureen Farrell and Julie Steinberg, 22 April 2018
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Billboard
Congress Should Tweak -- and Pass -- the Music Modernization Act
By Robert Levine, 20 April 2018
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The Hill
World IP Day an Opportune Time to Modernize Music Copyright Protections,
By Seth Cooper and Randolph May, senior fellow and president respectively of the Free State Foundation, 21 April 2018
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Billboard
Merlin, Beggars Group, [PIAS] & Ingrooves Sign Licensing Deals With Facebook
By Colin Stutz , 20 April 2018
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Billboard
Congress Should Tweak -- and Pass -- the Music Modernization Act,
By Robert Levine, 20 April 2018
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AIM Partners With Muso to Help Indie Artists Sink Pirates
By Billboard Staff, 20 April 2018
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Music Creators Unite To Lobby US Congress On Music Modernisation Act
By Emmanuel Legrand, 20 April 2018
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Capitol Music Group Launches Music Innovation Center
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 20 April 2018
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L.A. Daily News
A New Hollywood Soundstage Just Got The Green Light To Break Ground In Sun Valley
By Bob Strauss, 20 April 2018
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Engadget
Spotify Voice Control is Coming to UE's Alexa-Powered Speakers
By Mariella Moon, 20 April 2018
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Why Can’t Artists Link to Their Websites on Spotify?, Lennon Cihak, 19 April 2018
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Vivendi Is Exploring Potential IPO Of Universal Music Group, 19 April 2018
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Latest Industry: UMG’s IPO, A$CAP, Festival Plastic Ban, Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Amazon, More…
By Daniel Sanchez, 19 April 2018
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GRAMMYs on the Hill Honors Little Big Town, Calls for Change in How Artists are Compensated
By Luke Barr and Geneva Sands, 19 April 2018
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Lawmakers Jam with Little Big Town at Grammys on the Hill
By Judy Kurtz, 19 April 2018
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Grammys On the Hill Event Celebrates Little Big Town, Impending Copyright Legislation
By Robert Levine, 19 April 2018
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Four Members Of Congress, One Senator Join As Local Radio Freedom Act Co-Sponsors, 19 April 2018
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The Tennessean
ASCAP Doled Out Record $1B in Music Royalties Last Year
By Nate Rau, 19 April 2018
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The Recording Academy
Little Big Town, Lawmakers Champion Music Modernization Act: 2018 GRAMMYs On The Hill Awards
By Marcus K. Dowling, 19 April 2018
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American Association of Independent Musicians
Music Modernization Act: A Breakdown, 19 April 2018
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The Office of Congressman Doug Collins
Collins Honored At Grammys On The Hill, 19 April 2018
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Vivendi Preparing for 'Potential' Universal Music Group Stock Listing
By Colin Stutz, 19 April 2018
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ASCAP Revenue Tops $1.1 Billion in Year Marked By Key Licensing Deals
By Ed Christman , 19 April 2018
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#DeleteFacebook Is Dead: Here's Why
Guest Post By David Deal, 19 April 2018, 19 April 2018
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Amazon Prime Has Over 100 Million Subscribers, Many Taking Advantage Of Music Streaming
By Andy Malt, 19 April 2018
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How Music Generated by Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping -- Not Destroying -- The Industry
By Cherie Hu , 18 April 2018
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Digital Music News
I’m an Award-Winning Cellist and Composer. Want to See My Royalties?
Daniel Sanchez 18 April 2018
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Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee
By Bobby Owsinski, 18 April 2018
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WTOP
Little Big Town Honored at Grammys on the Hill Annual Event at Hamilton Live
By Jason Fraley, 19 April 2018
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100M Pay For Amazon Prime, 10's Of Millions Stream Music
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 19 April 2018
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Warner Classics Signs Deal With IDAGIO Classical Streaming Service
By Colin Stutz, 18 April 2018
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YouTube CEO Addresses Demonetization, Ignores Frustrated Small Creators, Daniel Sanchez, 18 April 2018
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Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Lisa Loeb is in DC for Grammys on the Hill, 18 April 2018
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Spotify Confirms Hiring of Carl Chery, Apple Music's Former Head of Artist Curation
By Colin Stutz, 18 April 2018
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Should Artists Get a Cut When Their Songs Land On Branded Playlists on Spotify?
By Jessica Meiselman
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'It Is A Truly Dedicated Service For Streaming Classical Music': Warner Classics Partners With Idagio
By Andre Paine, 18 April 2018
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Spotify (NYSE:SPOT) To Report Q1 Results May 2
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 18 April 2018
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Facebook Adds Privacy Settings to Comply With European Rules
By Associated Press 18 April 2018
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9 To 5 Mac
After adding 2M subscribers in two months, analyst predicts Apple Music will grow 40% per year, 18 April 2018
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Congress Is Poised to Modernize Music Copyright
By Reps. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Doug Collins (R-Ga.), 18 April 2018
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BBC Radio 1 Is Paying Songwriters 26% Less Per Minute Than It Was 5 Years Ago
By Tim Ingham, 18 April 2018
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Guitar Center Faces Imminent Bankruptcy After 59 Years In Business
Paul Resnikoff, 17 April 2018
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B.B. King Blues Club in NYC Is Closing After 18 Years, Citing High Rent
By Billboard Staf, 18 April 2018
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California’s Landmark Net Neutrality Bill Survives a Major Legislative Hurdle
Danny Sanchez, 17 April 2018
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Coachella Racks Up a Record 41 Million-Plus Livestream Views on YouTube
By Randy Lewis, 17 April 2018
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ICE Venture Rejigs To Become One Entity
By Chris Cooke , 17 April 2018
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Canadian Music Industry Confirms (Again) Enough Is Never Enough For Copyright Companies
Guest Post By Glyn Moody 17 April 2018
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Why the Music Modernization Act Is Important for the Music Industry (Guest Column)
By Richard James Burgess, 16 April 2018
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'We Are In a very Competitive Environment': SACEM CEO On Record Results And Digital Deals
By Andre Paine, 17 April 2018
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Hi-Rez Streamer Qobuz Names CEO, Plots Summer US Launch
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 17 April 2018
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Techcrunch
iHeartRadio Opens Up Its Playlists To All Users With Launch Of Playlist Radio, Sarah Perez, 16 April 2018
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The European Music Managers Alliance Can Say ‘F—k You, Pay Me’ In 17 Different Languages, Marsha Silva, 17 April 2018
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Variety
Apple Music’s Hip-Hop Programming Head Carl Chery Exiting for Spotify
By Shirley Halperin, 16 April 2018
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Latest Industry: Spotify’s Chery, Lamar’s Pulitzer, Lil Wayne, SoundCloud, Sony/ATV, Mixcloud, Conchita Wurst, Danny Sanchez, 17 April 2018
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Lil Wayne Recieves Backing From Artist Finance Firm Sound Royalties, Rhian Jones, 16 April 2018
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Who's Who Among the Music Industry's Advocates on Capitol Hill
By Robert Levine, 16 April 2018
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Recording Academy Celebrates 20 Years of Advocacy In Washington D.C.
By Robert Levine, 16 April 2018
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Broadway World
Little Big Town To Be Honored At Grammys On The Hill Awards 4/18, 16 April 2018
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The Verge
Spotify Will Reveal the Future of its Mobile App Next Week
By Dani Deahl ,16 April 2018
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Soundtrack Your Brand, the Spotify for Background Music, Launches Wide as It Secures Direct Licensing Deals
By Marc Schneider, 16 April 2018
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Spotify-Backed 'Soundtrack Your Brand' Cuts Direct Deals
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 16 April 2018
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Record industry’s MegaUpload Litigation Postponed Yet Again
By Chris Cooke , 16 April 2018
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Australia's Recorded Music Market Posts Highest Annual Growth Since 1996,By Lars Brandle, 16 April 2018
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Setlist: MMA, Spotify, BPI
By Andy Malt and Chris Cooke , 16 April 2018
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Music Modernization Act Passed By The House Judiciary Committee
By Bobby Owsinski, 16 April 2018
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Mixcloud Lands $11.5M, Plots Global Expansion
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 16 April 2018
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PRS Confirms Over-Payment Email To Members Is Genuine
By Chris Cooke , 16 April 2018
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New Jersey Gov. Proclaims 'Bon Jovi Day' for Rock Hall Inductees
By Associated Press , 16 April 2018
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Do We Still Need AM Radio? Absolutely! Though Not Absolutely
By Chris Cooke , 16 April 2018
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Bloomberg
Spotify-Backed Muzak Streamer Boosts Catalog to 26 Million Songs
By Kim McLaughlin, 16 April 2018
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West Orlando News
The Most Significant Update To Copyright Law In A Generation Passes Committee, 14 April 2018
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Las Vegas Journal-Review
Technology is Giving Radio New Life, NAB Speakers Say
By Todd Prince, 14 April 2018
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Electronic Dance Music
Industry News Round-Up: Music Modernization Act, Spotify Obtains Loudr, & More
By Lennon Cihak, 14 April 2018
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CNET
Anybody Out There Still Listening to Music on AM or FM Radio?
By Steve Guttenberg, 14 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Fraud Detection Software Is Coming to the Music Industry — And It Will Change Everything
By Paul Resnikoff, 13 April 2018
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Bloomberg
Spotify Acquires Rights Company Loudr While Congress Weighs Pay Act
By Meghan Genovese, 12 April 2018
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Billboard
Spotify Buys Licensing Firm Loudr to Help Track and Pay Royalties to Publishers
By Marc Schneider, 12 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Spotify Is About to Receive a Giant Gift from Congress. Which Might Explain Their Latest Acquisition
By Paul Resnikoff, 12 April 2018
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Hypebot
New Antitrust Chief (Positively) Complicates MMA Songwriter Calculus
By David C. Lowery, 13 April 2018
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Ingrooves' New 'Trends Now' Tool Helps Labels Sort Through Streaming's Data Dump
By Ed Christman, 12 April 2018
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Digital Music News
What YouTube, Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music & Amazon Are Paying Artists In 2018
By Daniel Sanchez, 12 April 2018
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Billboard
More Music Tech Companies Mulling IPO After Spotify's Smooth Debut -- But Is It Really a Good Idea?
By Cherie Hu, 12 April 2018
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The Hollywood Reporter
MoviePass Bundles Subscription With iHeartRadio Streaming Service
By Etan Vessing, 13 April 2018
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EDM Tunes
Music Modernization Mega-Act Will Be Introduced To Congress
By Julian, 12 April 2018
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Billboard
Death By a Thousand Papercuts: How Streaming Services Protect Themselves From Lawsuits
by Burying the Copyright Office in Paperwork
By Robert Levine, 12 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
House Of Representatives Judiciary Committee Green Lights Music Modernization Act
By Chris Cooke , 12 April 2018
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Billboard
More Music Tech Companies Mulling IPO After Spotify's Smooth Debut -- But Is It Really a Good Idea?
By Cherie Hu , 11 April 2018
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Music Week
'Many Of The Current Conversations Are Lacking The Manager's Voice': Music Manager Bodies Unite To Launch EMMA
By James Hanley , 12 April 2018
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Hypebot
HD Vinyl To Hit Stores In 2019 After $4.8M Investment
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 12 April 2018
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Oliver Schusser To lead Apple Music Globally
By Andy Malt, 12 April 2018
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Hypebot
Spotify Acquires Music Licensing Platform Loudr
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 12 April 2018
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Spotify Expands Hulu Bundle, Planning Improvements On Free Level
By Chris Cooke, 12 April 2018
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Billboard
European Managers Alliance Established to Protect Artists' Rights Across Digital Services
By Richard Smirke , 11 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
European Artist Managers Form New Alliance
By Chris Cooke, 12 April 2018
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The Tennessean
Music Modernization Act Gets Bipartisan Boost, On Fast Track to Becoming Law
By Nate Rau, 11 April 2018
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National Public Radio
Sweeping New Legislation Highlights Just How Much Music And Tech Need Each Other
By Andrew Flanagan, 11 April 2018
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Variety
Music Modernization Act Approved by House Judiciary Committee; Steven Tyler, Execs Weigh In, 11 April 2018
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Pollstar
Committee Passes Music Modernization Act, Would Close ‘Pre-1972 Loophole'
By Ryan Borba, 11 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
Music Modernization Act Passed By US House Judiciary Committee, 11 April 2018
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IP Watchdog
The Music Modernization Act is Introduced Into U.S. House, Would Create Blanket Licenses for Streaming Music Services
By Steve Brachmann, 12 April 2018
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Radio and Television Business Report
‘Music Modernization Act’ Gets House OK, NAB Approval, 11 April 2018
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Vintage Vinyl News Music
Music Modernization Act Introduced; Closes Pre-1972 Royalties Loophole, 12 April 2018
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Broadway World
NMPA Praises House Judiciary Committee Unanimous Passage Of Music Modernization Act, 11 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Latest Industry: MMA, Apple Music Worldwide, GEMA, Live Nation, Amazon, TickPick, Royalty Flow
By Daniel Sanchez, 11 April 2018
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Bloomberg Government
Music Copyright Bill Sails Through House Panel
By Anandashankar Mazumdar, 11 April 2018
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The Washington Post
‘Yodeling Walmart Boy’ Thrusts 1949 Hank Williams Classic to Spotify’s Top Charts
By Samantha Schmidt, 11 April 2018
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Reuters
Apple Music Appoints New Head, Hits 48 Million Subscribers
By Stephen Nellis, 11 April 2018
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The New York Post
This Is When Apple May Pull the Plug on iTunes for Good
By James Cox, 12 April 2018
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Bloomberg
Apple’s Stumbling HomePod Isn’t the Hot Seller It Wanted
By Mark Gurman, 12 April 2018
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American Association of Independent Music
musicFIRST Applauds Introduction of Comprehensive Music Reform Legislation, 10 April 2018
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Recording Industry Association of America
New Music Modernization Act Unanimously Approved By House Committee, 11 April 2018
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The Recording Academy
House Judiciary Committee Approves Music Modernization Act, 11 April 2018
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Billboard
Car Wars: Spotify Faces Stiff Competition as Music Streaming's Battle to Conquer the Road Heats Up
By Cherie Hu, 11 April 2018
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Billboard
Spotify Planning Revamp of Mobile Free Service: Report
By Marc Schneider, 11 April 2018
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All-New Music Modernization Act Glues Together American Music Proposals
By Chris Cooke, 11 April 2018
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Music Week
'A Great Step Forward': US Trade Bodies Back Music Modernization Act
By Andre Paine, 11 April 2018
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Billboard
Music Modernization Act Introduced in Congress With Bipartisan Support
By Robert Levine, 10 April 2018
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Hypebot
Facebook Is Least Trusted Tech Company By 1100%
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 11 April 2018
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Telegraph
Streaming Boom Is Sweet Music For The Record Industry As Revenues Rise By 10.6pc
By Christopher Williams, 11 April 2018
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UK Record Industry Saw 10.6% Growth Last Year, Woo!
By Chris Cooke , 11 April 2018
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Hypebot
Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Empower 'Troll' Rightscorp, Says Mike Masnik, To End Users."
By Mike Masnick, 11 April 2018
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FCC Chairman Recommits to 'Modernizing' Media Rules
By Carolyn Giardina, 11 April 2018
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SoundExchange
House Introduces Comprehensive Music Licensing Reform Legislation, 10 April 2018
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Music 3.0
Under The Radar Amazon Music Adding Millions Of Subscribers
by Bobby Owsinski, 11 April 2018
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Digital Music News
A Supersized Music Modernization ‘Mega-Act’ Is Being Introduced Into Congress
By Daniel Sanchez, 10 April 2018
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Billboard
Mark Zuckerberg Battles Ted Cruz Over Bias, Agrees Facebook May Have to Be Regulated
By Paul Bond, 11 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Latest Industry: Ikea, Google, YouTube, Hackers, Congress, Live Nation, Deezer
By Daniel Sanchez, 10 April 2018
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ABC News
The Music Modernization Act Introduced in the House Could Change How Artists are Paid for Streaming Services,
By Luke Barr, 10 April 2018
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Bloomberg
Congress Attempts to Overhaul How Tech Companies Pay Songwriters
By Lucas Shaw, 10 April 2018
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All Access Music Group
Both Sides Laud The Goodlatte/Nadler Music Modernization Act, 10 April 2018
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The Hollywood Reporter
Music Publishers Win Major Copyright Fight Over Streaming of Legendary Rock Concerts
By Eriq Gardner, 10 April 2018
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Pollstar
Lawmakers Introduce Music Modernization Act, Would Close ‘Pre-1972 Loophole'
By Ryan Borba, 11 April 2018
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The Fader
New Legislation Will Rework How Songwriters and Producers are Paid
By Lily Puckett, 10 April 2018
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The Standard Republic
The Music Modernization Act Launched to the Dwelling, 10 April 2018
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Bloomberg
Spotify Is Planning a New Version of Its Free Music Service
By Lucas Shaw, 10 April 2018
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The Verge
Now You Can Get Spotify and Hulu Together for Just $12.99 Each Month
By Chris Welch, 11 April 2018
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musicFIRST Coalition
musicFIRST Applauds Introduction of Comprehensive Music Reform Legislation, 10 April 2018
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The Recording Academy
Music Modernization Act Delivers Recording Academy™'s Vision For Unity, 10 April 2018
Opinion
The Hill
Congress Must Update Music Licensing for the Modern Era
By Sasha Moss and Meredith Rose, 10 April 2018
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The Verge
Vevo’s YouTube Account Hack Hits Popular Music Videos, Causes Biggest Video Ever To Disappear
By Tom Warren 10 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
Can Apple Music And Amazon Catch Spotify's Subscriber Base By The End Of 2018?, 10 April 2018
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Billboard
German Rights Body GEMA Tops a Billion in Revenue for Second Year
By Wolfgang Spahr, 10 April 2018
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Music Week
Ringo Starr Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With BMG
By James Hanley, 10 April 2018
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Billboard
Florida Georgia Line Is First Country Act to Top Radio Songs Chart Since Lady Antebellum in 2010
By Jim Asker, 10 April 2018
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Billboard
'I'm Sorry': Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Faces Congressional Inquisition on Privacy Scandal
By Associated Press, 10 April 2018
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Hypebot
Vevo, YouTube Hacked, Top Music Videos Affected
Posted By Bruce Houghton, 10 April 2018
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Music Week
IMPALA Joins Dozens Of Creative Organisations In EU Funding Call
By Andre Paine, 10 April 2018
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Billboard
Music Modernization Act Expected to Be Introduced in Congress Tuesday
By Robert Levine, 9 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
One Liners: BMG, Coalition Agency, Eric Whitacre, More
By Andy Malt, 9 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Would You Pay $15-a-Month for Spotify in Your Car?, Daniel Sanchez, 9 April 2018
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Billboard
Royalty Flow's Plans to Go Public Spoiled by Reg A+ Failures, Says CEO
By Ed Christman, 9 April 2018
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Hypebot
Every Minute On The Internet... The Futility Of Trying To Be Everywhere
Posted By Bruce Houghton, 9 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Latest Industry: BMG, The Commodores, Radionomy, Spotify, MelodyVR, Live Nation, Daniel Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, 9 April 2018
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Inside Radio
Smart Speaker User Experience: New Ways To Interact With Content, 9 April 2018
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The Wall Street Journal
Eminem Won’t Be a Public Company After Shortcut IPO Plans Collapse
By Ben Eisen, 9 April 2018
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Tech Node
Tencent to Launch its Own Smart Speaker, Enabling WeChat by Voice Command
By Frank Hersey, 10 April 2018
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Music Week
Qobuz contemplates float after successful Spotify IPO, By Mark Sutherland
by Mark Sutherland, 9 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
Will Spotify Launch Its First Hardware Product This Month?
By Rhian Jones, 9 April 2018
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Music Business Worldwide
After Spotify's NYSE Debut, Another Music Streaming Service Mulls Stock Exchange Flotaton, 9 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
Most Net Firms Back Web-Blocking In Canada, Though There Are Some Detractors
By Chris Cooke, 9 April 2018
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Billboard
Apple Co-Founder Protests Facebook By Shutting Down Account
By Associated Press, 9 April 2018
Opinion
The Hill
Comprehensive Legislation on Verge of Bringing Music Copyright Laws into the 21st Century,
By Chris Israel, executive director of musicFIRST Coalition, 9 April 2018
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Forbes
In Music's New Era, Streaming Rules, But Human Factors Endure
By Bill Rosenblatt, 8 April 2018
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Music 3.0
Spotify’s Market Cap Shows Just How Powerful Apple Really Is
By Bobby Owsinski 9 April 2018
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Complete Music Update
Disney developing High Fidelity TV series
By Andy Malt, 9 April 2018
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Hypebot
Ice Cube, Jeff Kwatinetz File $1.2B Lawsuit Against Big3 3v3 Basketball Investors
Posted by Bruce Houghton, 9 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Turns out Stephen Hawking Had a Refined Taste In Music, Marsha Silva, 8 April 2018
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Billboard
John Williams to Receive Namesake Honor at BMI's Annual Film, TV & Visual Media Awards
By Melinda Newman, 9 April 2018
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Digital Music News
Apple Is Shutting Down iTunes Music Downloads on March 31st, 2019, Sources Say
By Paul Resnikoff, 6 April 2018
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Investopedia
Amazon Music Subscriptions Doubled in Six Months
By Donna Fuscaldo, 5 April 2018
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Forbes
Spotify's Market Cap Shows Just How Powerful Apple Really Is
By Bobby Owsinski, 8 April 2018
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The Verge
Spotify’s First Hardware Device Might Be This Music Player for Your Car
By Chris Welch, 6 April 2018
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The Trichordist
New Antitrust Chief’s Comments (Positively) Complicate Songwriter Calculus on MMA
By David C. Lowery, 8 April 2018
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