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YouTube’s Content ID: What Is It?

May 12, 2017

In this quick and easy guide from Symphonic Blog we look at YouTube's Content ID system, explore how and works, and review some of the best and most effective ways to, as an artist, ensure that your content is rightfully under your ownership. Guest post from Symphonic Blog We love sharing our knowledge with all of ...

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FCC Boss Reveals Nefarious Plan To Replace Net Neutrality Rules With Fluff, Nonsense

April 29, 2017

Having already made his general contempt for net neutrality, it appears current FCC boss Ajit Pai plans to replace current regulations surrounding net neutrality with 'voluntary commitments' from major telecom companies like AT&T and Comcast, leaving any residual regulations the strained FTC. Guest post by Karl Bode of Techdirt FCC boss Ajit Pai has made no ...

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Copyright Explained For Creatives [ACM’s Patrick Rackow]

April 28, 2017

Copyright should be at the top of everyone’s agenda in the music industry as it is what turns our artform into sustainable careers. To celebrate Intellectual Property Day, the Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) has shared their top tips on how to protect your music, busted common myths around the subject and given their insight into ...

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Jazz Cultural Theatre Lives!

April 28, 2017

Back in 1982, pianist Barry Harris opened a jazz club in New York's Chelsea neighborhood. Harris followed in the wake of a long tradition. Musicians from Shelly Manne and Buddy Rich to Count Basie and others over the years took stabs at running music establishments. The difference was the kind of club that Harris operated. Called ...

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Spotify Acquires Blockchain Innovators Mediachain Labs

April 27, 2017

In what appears to be an acquire-hire, the team from blockchain startup Mediachain will be joining Spotify in New York City to help the music streamer create “a more fair, transparent and rewarding music industry for creators and rights owners." Details of Spotify's acquisition of Mediachain Labs were not released, but the blockchain technology company had ...

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Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]

April 27, 2017

Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright clause could provide a solution. Guest post by George Howard on Forbes After having written at length over the past several years about blockchain technology, I'm delighted ...

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Merlin Reduces Fees For Indies 25%, Royalty Distributions Soar

April 27, 2017

Independent label global digital rights agency Merlin has cut its administration fees as a percentage of revenue for the sixth time in 5 years. The move comes days after it announced a new multi-year indie licensing deal with Spotify. Merlin, the global digital rights agency for many top independent labels and distributors today announced a 25% ...

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IFPI Music Industry Revenue Report 2017 - Quick Take [Mark Mulligan]

April 26, 2017

International trade group, the IFPI, released its annual Global Music Report 2017 today. It's overview of developments in the recorded music sector including the rise in streaming and the industry’s priorities. Analyst Mark Mulligan offers a quick look at the numbers. By Mark Mulligan of MIDiA and The Music Industry Blog Today the IFPI published their ...

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Former Pandora, Sirius XM Exec Chris Harrison Named CEO Digital Media Association

April 25, 2017

Digital music veteran Chris Harrison has been named the CEO of the Digital Media Association (DiMA), a trade group representing Spotify, Apple, Pandora and other online distributors of digital music, movies and books. Former Pandora, Sirius XM executive Chris Harrison has been named CEO of the Digital Media Association (DiMA). DiMA is the trade association representing ...

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Record Store Day 2017: A Reminder That Americans Still Buy Music

April 21, 2017

Did you know that one in three vinyl buyers also pays for an on-demand music subscription? Even in the age of streaming, many still want to touch, feel and own their music. Proof of that is just hours away during this Saturday's Record Store Day. Guest post by Russ Crupnick of MusicWatch Saturday April 22 begins the ...