Universal Music strikes strategic partnership with India-based talent agency REPRESENTThe two companies plan to work together on artist development, fan engagement and other efforts
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CD Baby launches CDB Boost to help independent songwriters get paidCD Baby has launched CDB Boost to help independent songwriters with royalty collection and access to sync opportunities. CDB Boost includes mechanical royalty collection via the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC),. Continue reading
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Free Spotify Audiobooks are now live for US Premium subscribersUS Spotify Premium subscribers now also get 15 hours of free audiobook content per month, with bestselling titles making up 70% of the 200,000+ book catalog. Spotify’s total paid audiobook. Continue reading
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How to reach actual Spotify users with Foundee AdsFound.ee helps musicians reach more fans by setting up targeting ads for Spotify users. Here’s everything you need to know to get started… by Randi Zimmerman from the Symphonic Blog. Continue reading
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Berklee Celebrates "BMI Day"On Monday, November 6, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) celebrated the 25th annual "BMI Day" at Berklee College of Music with award–winning composer and producer Trevor Gureckis and BMI’s Vice President, Creative, Film, TV, and Visual Media Tracy McKnight. At the event, McKnight and chair of Screen Scoring Sean McMahon co-presented this year’s BMI Film Scoring Scholarship to student composer Melquiades Álvarez Cobos, currently in his seventh semester at Berklee.The first BMI Film Scoring Scholarship was presented in 1998 by composer Michael Kamen. It is awarded each year to a student selected by the Screen Scoring Department based on the student’s musical ability, financial need, and potential for career success."The Screen Scoring Department’s relationship with BMI is one of the most important relationships we have, and BMI Day is always a highlight for our department on campus,” said McMahon, department chair. “We are so grateful for all that BMI has done for Berklee’s screen scoring students for almost 25 years, and appreciate Tracy’s presence on campus to present the annual BMI award to Melquiades Álvarez Cobos, a promising, up-and-coming composer.”“BMI takes great pride in its longstanding relationship with Berklee College of Music and fostering the next generation of composers,” said McKnight. “We recognize the importance of access to quality education and resources in developing their careers and the BMI Film Scoring Scholarship underscores our commitment to investing in the future of student composers and to celebrate their achievements, their growth, and their contributions to the world of visual media.”“I am so incredibly grateful to be the recipient of the BMI award this year and all the opportunities that come with it,” said Álvarez Cobos. “These past couple of years have been truly stormy and difficult to overcome on a personal level, so I wanted to thank my mentors and teachers who have believed in me regardless—your support and guidance have meant the world to me. With this award, I am very excited to pursue my dream of further developing my skills in film and media scoring through production, orchestration, and composition work in Los Angeles.”Photo (L-R) Berklee’s Ron Savage and Sean McMahon, composer Trevor Gureckis, scholarship recipient Melquiades Álvarez Cobos, BMI’s Tracy McKnight, Berklee’s David Bogen and Jeffrey Sawada gather for a photo during the annual ‘BMI Day’ at Berklee College of Music on November 6, in Boston, Massachusetts. Photo credit: Kelly Davidson.

ABOUT BMI:Celebrating over 80 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works created and owned by more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit bmi.com, follow us on X and Instagram @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.‘s Facebook page. Sign up for BMI’s The Weekly and receive our e-newsletter every week to stay up to date on all things music.

Reservoir Media’s revenues grew 15% YoY to $38.4m in calendar Q3Reservoir Media raises guidance after 15% surge in revenue
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Country star Kane Brown sells ‘select publishing assets’ to HarbourViewInvestment firm led by Sherrese Clarke Soares announces its latest acquisition
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TikTok shuts $1B creator fund as Instagram creator subscriptions hit 1M, YouTube Shorts expands monetizationHow creators earn on TikTok is shifting again with the closure of its original $1 billion creator fund shutting down on December 16th in the US, UK, Germany, and France,. Continue reading
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Just 8 days left to get ready for Spotify Wrapped: A Musician’s GuideSpotify’s Wrapped year-end recaps are a great way to reconnect and celebrate with fans, but only if you are ready. Fortunately this year Spotify created a guide to help. With. Continue reading
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How to safely ship Vinyl Records to FansFind out how to ship fragile vinyl records to faraway fans, including what courier to go through, the best packaging, and much more… by Lauren Davish from the Disc Makers. Continue reading
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Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) attracted 1,329% more streams than the original version of 1989 in the US last weekWhat impact will 1989 (Taylor's Version) have on the weekly streams of the original version of the album in future weeks?
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Did Anthropic just reveal how it will try to beat Universal’s landmark music copyright lawsuit?Anthropic responds to the Copyright Office’s Notice of Inquiry on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
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SESAC Celebrates Songwriters and Publishers at 2023 Nashville Music AwardsAs CMA Awards week commences in Nashville, SESAC Performing Rights kicked off the celebrations, honoring songwriters and music publishers behind the year’s most-performed country and Americana songs at the company’s annual Nashville Music Awards held at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum.Jon Nite was named SESAC’s Songwriter of the Year for his hits like “Dancin’ In The Country,” recorded by Tyler Hubbard, “You Didn’t,” recorded by Brett Young, and “Pick Me Up,” recorded by Gabby Barrett. With over 18 #1 songs to his name, Nite is one of Nashville’s most prolific songwriters. SESAC’s Song of the Year was awarded to the smash crossover hit “Thank God,” penned by Josh Hoge and Christian Stalnecker, and recorded by Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. Sony Music Publishing took home the title of Publisher of the Year, after winning seven awards throughout the night.  To kick off the evening, Megan Moroney performed her award-winning song “Tennessee Orange,” a contender for Song of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards. At the end of the night, Dillon Carmichael performed his moving single, “Son of A,” which received a performance award during the show.  

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 05: Megan Moroneyattends the 2023 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 05, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SESAC)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 05: (L-R) Shannan Hatch, Blanco Brown and Lydia Schultz Cahill attend the 2023 SESAC Nashville Music Awards at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on November 05, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for SESAC)

The SESAC Heritage Award was presented in recognition of Albert E. Brumley, honoring 80 years of partnership with SESAC, and celebrating his legacy. Betsy Brumley was in attendance to accept the award, and guests were treated to a special performance of “I’ll Fly Away” by Jamey Johnson.  The celebration was hosted by SVP, Head of Nashville Creative Shannan Hatch, alongside Senior Directors, Creative Services, ET Brown and Lydia Schultz Cahill. More than 400 songwriters, publishers, and industry professionals attended the awards celebration, sponsored in part by Gibson Guitars, Hatef Aesthetics, Badger, Better Than Booze, Bombas, Chewsy, Essie, Garnier, Havaianas, Kiehl’s, Osea, Otterbox, PuraVida, Redken, and Soapy Faith. For more, visit www.sesac.com 

Honorees:“THANK GOD”Written by: Josh Hoge, Christian StalneckerPublished by: Blunts and Bonfires Music, Feels Like Friday, Sony Music Publishing, Chorus 2 Music, RMM 416 PublishingRecorded by: Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown“DANCIN’ IN THE COUNTRY”Written by: Jon Nite Published by: Cuts Like A Nite Music, Sony Music PublishingRecorded by: Tyler Hubbard “TENNESEE ORANGE”Written by: Megan MoroneyPublished by: Georgiamo, Sony Music Publishing Recorded by: Megan Moroney “YOUR HEART OR MINE”Written by: Justin EbachPublished by: Phat Racoon, Universal TunesRecorded by: Jon Pardi “YOU DIDN’T”Written by: Jon NitePublished by: Sony Music PublishingRecorded by: Brett Young“PICK ME UP”Written by: Jon NitePublished by: Cuts Like A Nite Music, Sony Music PublishingRecorded by: Gabby Barrett “GIRL IN MINE” Written by: Casey BrownPublished by: Track & Feels, Warner Chappell Music, Tape Room TunesRecorded by: Parmalee“WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE”Written by: Chris LaCortePublished by: Card Tables Music, Hang Your Hat Hits, Concord TunesRecorded by: Sam Hunt “BURY ME IN GEORGIA”Written by: Josh HogePublished by: Blunts and Bonfires Music, Chorus 2 Music, Sony Music Nashville Recorded by: Kane Brown“OUT IN THE MIDDLE”Written by: Ben Simonetti, Zac Brown Published by: Simonetti Music Publishing, Day For The Dead PublishingRecorded by: Zac Brown Band“Y’ALL LIFE”Written by: Josh Jenkins, Pete GoodPublished by: Follow Me Where I Go, SMACKWORKS MusicRecorded by: Walker Hayes“SON OF A”Written by: Dillon Carmichael Published by: Riser House Tunes, Sony Music PublishingRecorded by: Dillon Carmichael “PARTY MODE”Written by: Jared KeimPublished by: Twelve6 Sequoia, Warner Chappell Music Recorded by: Dustin Lynch “CHANGE OF HEART” Written by: Margo Price, Jeremy IveyPublished by: Peach Pit, Fisheye, RMM 416 Publishing, Good Songs We LoveRecorded by: Margo Price “THAT KIND OF LIFE (THAT KIND OF DAY)” Written by: Jim LauderdalePublished by: Wudang Mountain Songs, Critter City MusicRecorded by: Jim Lauderdale“TALL AND MIGHTY”Written by: Kelsey WaldonPublished by: MyKaintuck Publishing, Do Write MusicRecorded by: Kelsey Waldon“DON’T LET THE DARKNESS”Written by: Ed JurdiPublished by: Three Pisces MusicRecorded by: The Band of Heathens“ALL I REALLY WANNA DO”Written by: Henry BrillPublished by: Kobalt Group Publishing Recorded by: Devon Gilfillian  

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UMG shifted Pandora royalties from SoundExchange ending Performer payoutsUniversal Music is under fire for changes it made last year in how it pays Pandora royalties to artists, shifting to contractural rates instead of having 50% of the royalty. Continue reading
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Musician’s Guide to Barcodes: EAN vs. UPC vs. GTINWant to expand your brand by selling physical merchandise online and IRL retail outlets? Learning how to identify and differentiate barcodes is essential for physical sales success. by Chris Huff. Continue reading
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