Publishing Briefs: Dynamite Adds Bangers From Avicii and Tinie Tempah — Plus, Mushroom Finds New U.S. Partner

Music publishing deals include Dynamite acquiring hit song rights, Mushroom partnering with Peermusic, and Reservoir ...

Tidal’s new artist-aimed upload service is currently offering ten independent artists $100,000 for publishing directly to the platform

Tidal’s new upload service is currently offering ten independent artists $100,000 for publishing directly to the platform ...

Music Industry Moves: Spotify and NMPA to Expand Direct-Licensing Audiovisual Opportunities for Indie Publishers

Spotify and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) have together opened an "opt-in portal" for NMPA members to retain access to direct license agreements for expanded audiovisual rights in ...
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Ultra Publishing Fires Off Amended Infringement Action Against Sony Music, Says the Major Label Is ‘Willfully Committing Blatant, Ongoing, and Massive Piracy’

The Ultra International Music Publishing v. Sony Music legal battle is getting even uglier, as Ultra has doubled down on its copyright infringement claims in an amended complaint. Ultra Music ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Sony Music Publishing Acquires Hipgnosis Songs Group

"HSG aligns with SMP’s mission to elevate and support the work of the world’s most impactful songwriters, and we are honored to represent you and your songs," Sony wrote in an email to Hipgnosis Song ...
Variety

Music Industry Moves: Universal Music and Patrick Whitesell Announce Joint Venture; Amazon to Livestream Erykah Badu Juneteenth Concert

Universal Music Group has announced new joint venture between it and WTSL, the investment firm founded by Patrick Whitesell and backed by private equity giant Silver Lake. “This is about building the ...
Variety

Universal Music Posts 6.5% Revenue Growth at Half-Year Mark, With Publishing Soaring 11.6%

Universal Music Group posted relatively small gains in the second quarter but stronger ones for the half year that ended June 30, with its publishing division seeing 11%-plus year-over-year gains in ...