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SoundExchange Asks Copyright Royalty Board For Major Rate Increases

Source: HypeBot
October 26, 2016

SoundExchange has submitted a new rate proposal and testimony in the SDARS III royalty rate proceeding from which the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) will set rates for the years 2018-2022 for Sirius XM's satellite radio service, as well as, cable/satellite TV music services provided by Music Choice and Muzak. SoundExchange has proposed a rate that is the greater of either 23% of revenue or $2.48 per subscriber per month in 2018 with annual increases. The current rates for Sirius XM ...

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SFJAZZ Unveils Jim Marshall Photography Installation in San Francisco Unified School District Building Windows Across Street From SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco

Source: Marshall Lamm Promotions & Public Relations
October 25, 2016

Photographs will be exhibited from September 8, 2016 to May 2017 SFJAZZ announces the unveiling of a new photography installation from legendary photographer and longtime San Francisco resident Jim Marshall in the windows of the vacant San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) building across the street from the SFJAZZ Center on Franklin Street at Fell Street in the city’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. The installation will be unveiled at dusk on Thursday, September 8, 2016 to coincide with the organization’s Fifth ...

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A Friend To Musicians And Creators, U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante, Pushed Out

Source: HypeBot
October 25, 2016

Much needed major copyright reform seemed on track until Friday when the U.S. Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante was suddenly pushed aside. Many in the music industry are expressing concern over the move; with some seeing the mighty hand of Google pulling strings at the highest level of government. Maria Pallante abruptly exited her role as the U.S. Register of Copyrights and is moving to a new advisory post. The change as made by Carla Hayden who was just confirmed to ...

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This Is How Spotify Could Become A Next Generation Record Label [Mark Mulligan]

Source: HypeBot
October 25, 2016

"Spotify’s future is going to be much more than being the future of music retail," says industry analyst Mark Mulligan, who expects “Spotify to lay the foundations for a bold platform strategy that has the potential to change the face of the recorded music business as we know it." By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA One of the themes my MIDiA colleague Tim Mulligan (the name’s no coincidence, he’s my brother too!) has been developing over in our online video research ...

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New Gatekeepers: How Streaming Platforms Are Taking Over The Music Industry

Source: HypeBot
October 22, 2016

While major labels once held the majority of power within the music industry, able to pick and choose which artists they would buoy on to success, the tables seem to have shifted, with streaming services like Spotify now acting as the primary gatekeepers between artists and the potential consumers of their music. Guest post by Jason Chernofsky of fan engagement platform The Village In 2012, when EMI sold to Universal and Sony, then-CEO Roger Faxon told reporters that “major record labels, if they ...

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Are Accelerators, Incubators Really Helping Founders And Creatives Build A New Music Business?

Source: HypeBot
October 22, 2016

Bas Grasmayer takes a close look at startups and accelerator programs within the music business, and how well they work to help young artists and entrepreneurs advance their careers. Guest post by Bas Grasmayer on Synchblog Every year, thousands of startups graduate from accelerator programs or incubators. The music business counts many startups that went through such programs, and not just startups. As young artists are increasingly approaching their craft as entrepreneurs, special programs to help them develop their business ...

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Phil Chess Had A Jazz Role

Source: Rifftides by Doug Ramsey
October 21, 2016

The many obituaries of Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess correctly note his importance in the record company that that brought attention to blues artists who went on to became famous. Chess died yesterday at 95. The Chicago company owned by Chess and his brother Leonard had on its roster Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Bo Didley and Howlin’ Wolf, among other blues stars. Leonard shepherded the label’s blues operations. He died in 1969. Phil took primary responsibility for early ...

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Harry Shearer Files $125M Lawsuit After 17 Years Of Spinal Tap Soundtrack Sales Nets $98

Source: HypeBot
October 20, 2016

One of the stars and co-creators of the classic rock spoof “This Is Spinal Tap" has filed a $125 million lawsuit after statements from film producer Vivendi allegedly issued statements claiming that total worldwide merchandising income from 1984 to 2006 was just $81 and that between 1989 and 2006 income from soundtrack sales was $98. I’m going up against @vivendi and @studiocanal to ensure #fairplayfairpay for the movie #SpinalTap- #fairnessrocks pic.twitter.com/fTG23OMbsW —Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) October 18, 2016 Harry Shearer takes to Twitter to ...

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