Songwriter Streaming Royalties Battle Intensifies
Streaming services and songwriters clash over U.S. mechanical royalty rates after Spotify and Amazon cut payments by half.
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RIAA CEO on Music, AI and Trump
RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier says music is bipartisan, AI deepfakes need protection, and the NO FAKES Act could pass in 2026.
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Aaron Dessner Launches New Label
Aaron Dessner starts Long Pond Music with Interscope to support artists needing time to develop.
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Warner Chappell COO Carianne Marshall Steps Down
Warner Chappell's COO Carianne Marshall leaves after seven years to streamline leadership.
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SONA Awards Week 2026 honors songwriting legends
Songwriters of North America celebrates Annie Lennox, Tom Morello, and others fighting for creators' rights.
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150,000 songs uploaded daily. Breaking through just got harder.
Streaming platforms are drowning in new music, making it nearly impossible for artists to stand out from the crowd.
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