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The music streaming economy: how it works
The music streaming economy: how it works In just over a decade, streaming has fundamentally reshaped the music industry. It’s a shift that has been both praised for [...]
The cultural discourse of music is evolving
The Cultural Discourse of Music is Evolving Metadata, discoverability, and the digital value chain are at the heart of the discussion. Music industry business models are being transformed by technology [...]
Neighbouring rights & equitable remuneration
All about neighbouring rights: getting paid for sound recordings performed on radio Neighbouring rights, also called related rights, are similar to public performance royalties. However, they are paid based [...]
Musical works vs. sound recordings: two types of music assets
Musical works vs. sound recordings: two types of music assets Knowing the difference between a musical work and a sound recording makes it possible to assign the right metadata [...]
Music rights organisations & associations in Quebec and Canada
Music Rights Organisations & Associations in Quebec and Canada An overview of the Canadian ecosystem governing PROs, CMOs, and MROs. Behind every melody, lyric, and chord lies a complex [...]
Music distribution vs. music publishing
Music distribution vs music publishing: what’s the difference? Music publishing and music distribution are two separate but related parts of the music industry. The main difference between the two [...]
