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Slipstream Acquires Anthem Production Music Group - Podcaster News

Slipstream becomes the largest independent music licensing platform following its acquisition of Anthem Entertainment's production music businesses.

RAIN Notes: October 21

Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.
#sesac

YouTube's missing hits will come back, now that it has a deal with SESAC

YouTube reached an agreement with SESAC to restore removed songs from its platform after a licensing dispute.

YouTube pulls songs from Adele, Nirvana, and others due to SESAC dispute

SESAC's negotiations with YouTube led to the removal of several hit songs, including works from major artists like Adele and Kendrick Lamar.

YouTube's missing hits will come back, now that it has a deal with SESAC

YouTube reached an agreement with SESAC to restore removed songs from its platform after a licensing dispute.

YouTube pulls songs from Adele, Nirvana, and others due to SESAC dispute

SESAC's negotiations with YouTube led to the removal of several hit songs, including works from major artists like Adele and Kendrick Lamar.
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#grand-theft-auto
from www.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Heaven 17 v Rockstar: are games being fair to music artists?

Heaven 17's licensing offer raises debates about fairness in music payments amidst billion-dollar video game revenues.
from Kotaku
1 month ago

Writer Of Hit Single Says Rockstar Offered $7,500 To Put It In GTA 6: 'Go F*** Yourself'

Rockstar Games offered Martyn Ware $7,500 for a buyout of his song 'Temptation' for GTA VI, igniting controversy over artist compensation.

Heaven 17 v Rockstar: are games being fair to music artists?

Heaven 17's licensing offer raises debates about fairness in music payments amidst billion-dollar video game revenues.

Writer Of Hit Single Says Rockstar Offered $7,500 To Put It In GTA 6: 'Go F*** Yourself'

Rockstar Games offered Martyn Ware $7,500 for a buyout of his song 'Temptation' for GTA VI, igniting controversy over artist compensation.
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Artist To Rockstar After $7,500 Offer To Use Their Song In GTA 6 -- "Go F**k Yourself"

Rockstar Games' offer of $7,500 for a song in GTA VI is deemed extremely low by artist Martyn Ware.
#alan-wake

Alan Wake Update Will Remove A Classic Bowie Song, But There's A Catch

Alan Wake updates will replace 'Space Oddity' with 'Strange Moons'; however, the remastered version remains unaffected.

Remedy replacing Bowie song from Alan Wake over 'licensing'

Remedy is replacing "Space Oddity" with an original song due to licensing changes, aiming for continuity in Alan Wake's availability.

Alan Wake Update Will Remove A Classic Bowie Song, But There's A Catch

Alan Wake updates will replace 'Space Oddity' with 'Strange Moons'; however, the remastered version remains unaffected.

Remedy replacing Bowie song from Alan Wake over 'licensing'

Remedy is replacing "Space Oddity" with an original song due to licensing changes, aiming for continuity in Alan Wake's availability.
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Do TV shows and movies lose rights to songs like video games do?

Video games frequently face music licensing issues, impacting their availability more than movies or TV shows, especially older content.
#donald-trump

These 30 Musicians Are Fed Up With Donald Trump Using Their Music For His Presidential Campaign

Trump's campaign rallies face legal challenges regarding the use of artists' music, showcasing a growing conflict between artists' rights and licensing agreements.

Trump Ordered to Halt Use of Isaac Hayes Song

Isaac Hayes' estate successfully obtained an injunction against Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of Hayes' song during rallies.

Isaac Hayes' estate wins injunction against Trump over "Hold On, I'm Coming"

Isaac Hayes' estate successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against Donald Trump for unauthorized use of his music at campaign events.

These 30 Musicians Are Fed Up With Donald Trump Using Their Music For His Presidential Campaign

Trump's campaign rallies face legal challenges regarding the use of artists' music, showcasing a growing conflict between artists' rights and licensing agreements.

Trump Ordered to Halt Use of Isaac Hayes Song

Isaac Hayes' estate successfully obtained an injunction against Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of Hayes' song during rallies.

Isaac Hayes' estate wins injunction against Trump over "Hold On, I'm Coming"

Isaac Hayes' estate successfully obtained a preliminary injunction against Donald Trump for unauthorized use of his music at campaign events.
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#social-media
from Billboard
2 months ago
Music

Downtown Music Partners With Hook to Monetize Sped Up (or Slowed Down) Fan Remixes

Downtown Music partners with Hook to allow fans to legally create remixes of licensed songs, addressing copyright issues and creating new revenue streams.

TikTok gets Tay and Billie back with new UMG content licensing deal | TechCrunch

TikTok secured a content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow users to create music clips using UMG's catalog.

TikTok loses even more songs over its dispute with Universal Music Group | TechCrunch

TikTok is removing songs by Universal Music Group due to a royalty dispute.
20-30% of popular songs on TikTok are from UMG and UMPG.

Downtown Music Partners With Hook to Monetize Sped Up (or Slowed Down) Fan Remixes

Downtown Music partners with Hook to allow fans to legally create remixes of licensed songs, addressing copyright issues and creating new revenue streams.

TikTok gets Tay and Billie back with new UMG content licensing deal | TechCrunch

TikTok secured a content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow users to create music clips using UMG's catalog.

TikTok loses even more songs over its dispute with Universal Music Group | TechCrunch

TikTok is removing songs by Universal Music Group due to a royalty dispute.
20-30% of popular songs on TikTok are from UMG and UMPG.
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The Trump Campaign's Copyright Conundrum

At least 35 artists have taken action against unauthorized music use in Trump's campaigns.
#tiktok

TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement - Lindsey Gamble

The new licensing agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group restores music to the platform, benefits artists, and warns creators on potential future licensing challenges.

Taylor Swift's Music Is Back on TikTok-Right Before Her New Album Drops

Taylor Swift's music is exempt from the TikTok and Universal Music Group dispute, with her songs becoming available again for use on the platform.

Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban
Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists

Why TikTok Went Silent

UMG pulled catalog from TikTok over music licensing disputes
Artists impacted by TikTok-UMG music licensing disagreement

Vocal TikTok Users Navigate a Quieter App

TikTok has deleted music by Universal artists from its library due to a licensing rift, leading to frustration among users.
Some users are switching to rival platform Instagram Reels, while others are making fun of Universal's absence.
The removal of Universal's music also has an impact on emerging artists who rely on TikTok for publicity.

Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why | amNewYork

Universal Music Group has removed its music from TikTok after the expiration of a licensing deal.
The removal of UMG-licensed music will significantly limit options for creators and impact popular songs on TikTok.

TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement - Lindsey Gamble

The new licensing agreement between TikTok and Universal Music Group restores music to the platform, benefits artists, and warns creators on potential future licensing challenges.

Taylor Swift's Music Is Back on TikTok-Right Before Her New Album Drops

Taylor Swift's music is exempt from the TikTok and Universal Music Group dispute, with her songs becoming available again for use on the platform.

Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With Platform

Taylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's ban
Swift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists

Why TikTok Went Silent

UMG pulled catalog from TikTok over music licensing disputes
Artists impacted by TikTok-UMG music licensing disagreement

Vocal TikTok Users Navigate a Quieter App

TikTok has deleted music by Universal artists from its library due to a licensing rift, leading to frustration among users.
Some users are switching to rival platform Instagram Reels, while others are making fun of Universal's absence.
The removal of Universal's music also has an impact on emerging artists who rely on TikTok for publicity.

Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why | amNewYork

Universal Music Group has removed its music from TikTok after the expiration of a licensing deal.
The removal of UMG-licensed music will significantly limit options for creators and impact popular songs on TikTok.
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