“Right now, hit songwriters are driving Ubers” Reports BBC
The UK inquiry into the economics of music streaming continued this week with MPs hearing more testimony from songwriters. Fiona Bevan has released a number of her own albums and…
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The current streaming economy is “threatening the future of music”
The UK government has been conducting an enquiry into the economics of music streaming. This week, the UK digital, culture, media and sport select committee heard testimony from a number…
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“Justice at Spotify” campaign launched by Union of Musicians and Allied Workers
A new artist-focused campaign has been launched in the US by the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers that aims to redress what it sees as an imbalance in the…
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British songwriters call for equitable streaming deals
Songwriters in the UK have launched a new campaign this week that calls for a more equitable revenue split of streaming royalties. The “Keep Music Alive” campaign urges changes to…
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Digital music distributors seek royalty reduction in US courts
This is something that we in Europe may not be aware of, but that will affect us in the future. Google, Spotify and Pandora are in the US courts right…
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2019-2020 Streaming price bible released
This report from the excellent Trichordist website is essential Sunday morning reading for anybody wondering how the next generation of songwriters is going make a living. The most alarming takeaway…
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Songwriters Association of Canada “Black History Month” playlist
Our client Songwriters.ca do important work and are without exception, tirelessly passionate and enthusiastic about music. As a result, their playlists are an amazing way to discover new artists. Join…
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Your Music, Your Future
A new campaign targeting the fair remuneration of composers has recently launched. Operating under the banner “Your Music, Your Future”, the campaign is dedicated to educating composers and creators about…
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How a failed economic theory still rules the digital music marketplace
This great article is an essential read for anybody that wants to know how the digital music ecosystem got into this state. In summary, music streaming services were built on…
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Value of UK’s live music scene hits record high
Today the Guardian newpaper reported a new study that reveals live music is worth £1.1bn to Uk economy with industry as a whole put at £5.2bn. This is great news…
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