Music industry
What iTunes Radio Will Actually Pay
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- Monday, 01 July 2013
A close look at the iTunes licensing agreement for indie labels shows iTunes Radio royalties have limited downside and strong upside.
Singers and their Finances, Part One: The Challenges
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- Monday, 01 July 2013
This will be the first of two pieces on the subject because, sad to say, it is challenging and complex. I have discovered that most people don't understand how difficult it is for singers to manage financially unless they are superstars.
Bengali music companies seek legal protection
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- Tuesday, 25 June 2013
The Bengali music industry wants the West Bengal government to introduce the Goonda Act and include music piracy as a major offence.
France's Proposed Smartphone Tax Could Support Ailing Music Retailers
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- Monday, 24 June 2013
On Friday morning, culture minister Aurelie Filippetti discussed the proposed new 1% tax on smartphones, tablets, e-readers and computers and said the money raised could go to embattled music retailers.
Julie's Bicycle
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- Friday, 21 June 2013
Formed in 2007, Julie's Bicycle is a non-profit organization working to make environmental sustainability intrinsic to the business, art, and ethics of the creative industries.
Music and How the Money Flows
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- Thursday, 20 June 2013
How are musicians and songwriters compensated when their music is played on the radio, sold on digital platforms, webcast or streamed on interactive services?
Japan Is About to Become the Largest Music Market In the World
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- Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Last year, Japan startled the industry by almost beating the US in total recording sales. Now, it appears that Japan may grab the crown as the biggest music market in 2013, with healthy physical sales a big part of the reason.
Class-action lawsuit filed in NYC against Warner Music, Atlantic over unpaid internships
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- Tuesday, 18 June 2013
A former intern has filed a class-action lawsuit against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship.
Is China the future of Western classical music?
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- Thursday, 13 June 2013
Nicholas Platt may have a longer association with the evolving Chinese culture than anyone currently in the U.S. diplomatic corps.