RIAA
Songwriters May Get a 32% Increase In Mechanical Royalties for Downloads and Physical Products
The rate increase wouldn't take effect until 2023.
RIAA Slams "Scam Operation" HitPiece, Urges NFT Website to Permanently Shutter
The RIAA wants the transactional data from HitPiece to ensure no NFTs were actually sold while the website was live.
Twitch Nearing Licensing Deal With RIAA and NMPA After Prolonged Conflict
Sources say that Twitch's woes over their lack of proper music licensing may soon be over.
Twitch Issues Apology for Ongoing Music Licensing Issues: "We'll Do Better"
The streaming platform says negotiations with major labels over music copyright and usage are still underway.
It's Not All Downhill: American Music Business Sees Biggest Growth Since 1998
Things are looking good in 2017 for the music biz.