Once the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 28, we can officially wrap the turkey in tin foil and break out the Christmas music without judgment.
In this holiday playlist, there's a little mix of Bing…
The UK music industry is seeking a judicial review of new legislation allowing music fans to make copies of legally-purchased music, arguing that musicians must be compensated as a result…
IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, representing the major labels) and WIN (World Independent Network, representing the indie labels) have released a joint report entitled Investing In Music. The…
Last week, YouTube announced its new streaming music service, which is finally rolling out in beta form. It comes complete with out-of-app background listening, cacheable videos, ad-free music, and a 6…
Music video streaming service Vevo today announced that Rio Caraeff is stepping down from his role as the CEO — formally confirming news that was reported twice this past weekend, first based on a leak,…
If your head’s been spinning trying to work out exactly which of Google’s unlimited music streaming services you’re going to fork out for, then take heart — the company has moved to…
The 30th anniversary anti-Ebola edition of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” debuted in the UK on The X Factor last night. BandAid30, the 2014 version of the Bob Geldof and Midge…
YouTube has signed a crucial licensing deal for its long-in-the-works streaming music service with Merlin, an agency that represents thousands of independent record labels. That's according to a report from the Financial Times,…
The copyright wars have flared up anew. In the 1990s, rights owners seemed ascendant. Intellectual property was folded into the international trade system, with strict global enforcement against piracy. Terms…
Big things are happening in the world of SoundCloud. After months of tough negotiations, the audio-sharing service finally signed a deal with its first major label, Warner Music. Under this…