News From the Music World
Music royalties reimagined: Milk & Honey obliterates industry norms with their label paying songwriters actual points while generating $250 million in catalog deals. The music industry gatekeepers won’t tell you this.
While AI often threatens artists, Musixmatch quietly partnered with all three music publishing giants to transform how AI respects creativity. Songwriters might finally win in the tech revolution.
While major labels control the music publishing game, Red Wire defies industry norms with real-time royalties and 105.6% revenue growth. Artists finally have a partner who doesn’t hide behind outdated practices.
While artists fear AI stealing their work, Musixmatch shatters tradition with groundbreaking deals across the music industry’s giants. These agreements are redefining songwriters’ financial futures. Will your favorite artists benefit?
Sony Music and Domain Capital just silently snatched up Sea Gayle’s prized country hits while everyone was looking elsewhere. Financial terms remain suspiciously hidden. The music industry’s power balance continues to shift.
Warner Chappell’s deal with Oscar Maydon’s Rico o Muerto isn’t just another publishing agreement—it’s reshaping how música Mexicana conquers global stages while prioritizing authentic artist representation. Traditional labels should be worried.
Warner Chappell’s bold acquisition of indie hitmaker Sam Hales defies industry norms, securing his entire catalog while he recovers from a shocking accident. This game-changing deal transforms global songwriting opportunities.
While legacy publishers play it safe, Believe disrupts the music publishing game by assembling an elite executive dream team armed with AI technology and aggressive global expansion plans. Traditional royalty models may never recover.
Songwriters reclaimed over $3 billion in streaming royalties despite earning just $25,400 annually. The battle continues as artists navigate complex payment systems. Music creators are fighting back.
83% of songwriters receive zero royalties while billions sit unclaimed. The music industry’s broken payment system leaves creators empty-handed. AI might finally fix this injustice.
