The accolades flow for Triumph (pictured), Blowup turns 25, and a new song from Grimes. Others in the headlines include Tencent, Leonard Cohen, Matt Mays, Drake, green tours, Boney M, Taylor Swift, Billboard, music royalties, The Clash, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre, CMJ, and Carol Kaye.
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May 6, 2019
by Vel Omazic
Two years ago, we published Vel Omazic’s immensely helpful article, Canadian Music Royalties Explained, which de-mystified the Canadian music royalty eco-system. Today we publish his updated overview that in great part is the result of lengthy discussions with industry professionals and questions raised by artists since the article first appeared in print. This is one feature that needs to be printed and kept close at hand.
November 6, 2017
by Kerry Doole
Those making headlines today include Royalty Exchange, Billy Bragg, Jay-Z, CMA Awards, Kesha, Fufanu, Fats Domino, Robert Plant, Tom Petersson, Arcade Fire, Deep Dark Woods, Tegan and Sara, Gunner and Smith, Morrissey, Rihanna, and Neil Young.
April 19, 2017
by Vel Omazic
Music royalties involve a complex bundle of copyrights, uses and rights holders. Music industry executive Vel Omazic untangles the web of acronyms and underlying rights included in songs and recordings.