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Streaming “needs a complete reset”. UK government inquiry concurs with FMTI study on revenue parity

After ten months of analysis, discussions and expert testimony, the UK government has released the results of its inquiry into the Economics of Music Streaming and concluded that the system…

“Fans deserve better” says Anita Baker in comments on music streaming

One thing on which songwriters and music streaming platforms generally agree is that the more people that hear a song, the better. For the music creator, this certainly builds awareness…

The key drivers for music streaming adoption in 2021

The Mobile App Daily website has published a fascinating in-depth analysis of the key Spotify statistics driving music streaming adoption in 2021. In the article, writer Aparna Kaushik looks into…

SoundCloud prepares to launch user-centric streaming model

SoundCloud, the digital audio distribution platform based in Berlin, is to become the first service of its kind to switch to a user-centric royalty model for 100,000 of its indie…

Music streaming platforms give evidence at UK government inquiry

Following a successful campaign and public petition, the UK government has been conducting an inquiry into the economics of music streaming. The process is examining the economic impact music streaming…

UK based #FixStreaming campaign gathers momentum

In the UK, the Musicians Union and Ivors Academy are continuing work on their joint campaign to address what it sees as fundamental inequalities in the music streaming economy. Following…

Mechanical Licensing Collective receives $424m in unmatched digital royalties

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) today announced receipt of US $424m in accrued historical unmatched royalties from digital service providers. Also received were more than 1,800 data files, which contain…

Led Zepplin guitarist joins call for equitable streaming payments to songwriters

British songwriter, guitarist and founding member of Led Zepplin, Jimmy Page, has added his voice to the campaign for digital music streaming companies to make fairer payments to songwriters. He…

“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…

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…