Top news of the week: 05.01.2023.
5 numbers that will come to define the music business in 2023
MBW picks out a handful of statistics underpinning some of the red-hot issues bubbling away as we type…
Songwriters’ New Streaming Royalties Approved Before the New Year
The Copyright Royalty Board approved a settlement struck by the NMPA, NSAI, and DiMA for streaming royalties owed to songwriters and publishers for the period of 2023-2027.
De La Soul Talk Finally Coming to Streaming and Digital Platforms: ‘It Felt Like We Were Being Erased From History’
The group’s classic catalog is set to arrive on DSPs on March 3, following a 2021 deal with Reservoir Media.
’90s Hip-Hop Duo Black Sheep Sues Universal Music Over an Alleged $750M in Unpaid Spotify Stock Royalties
Andres Titus & William McLean claim UMG artists have been cheated out of royalties due to a “sweetheart” licensing deal the label struck with Spotify in 2008.
2023 Music Predictions from CD Baby’s Kevin Breuner & Chris Robley
Two experienced indie music industry pros share their take on the big music industry trends, changes, and challenges ahead in 2023. by CHRIS ROBLEY of CD Baby’s DIY Musician In. Continue ...
Billboard Introduces New Industry-Voted Award for Annual Power 100 List
Voting for the inaugural Power Players’ Choice Award begins Friday, Jan. 6.
Music Business Trends and finding a Roadmap for 2023 [Jesse Kirshbaum]
From 100,000 new songs a day to the TikTokification of music and culture, 2022 was a year of change and new realities for music and the music industry. Nue’s Jesse. Continue reading
Universal Music Group sued over its Spotify equity ownership by artist in class action lawsuit
Black Sheep says it should have received equity from UMG's holding in Daniel Ek'