Guns N Roses refused to clear "Paradise City" song title for new Hulu seriesThe show's title was changed from "Paradise City" due to licensing issues with Guns N' Roses' song.The first episode features a moody cover of "Another Day in Paradise".
The Rise of Influencer Culture Is Creating Big Opportunities for Music LicensingThe demand for music licensing solutions is growing dramatically among aspiring influencers in the creator economy.
Slipstream Acquires Anthem Production Music Group - Podcaster NewsSlipstream becomes the largest independent music licensing platform following its acquisition of Anthem Entertainment's production music businesses.
RAIN Notes: December 11Slipstream appoints Jonathan Lane as VP of Sync and Partnerships to enhance its music licensing strategy.Spotify's 2024 Wrapped feature has received a poor reception due to lack of engaging metrics. rest of
Slipstream Acquires Anthem Production Music Group - Podcaster NewsSlipstream becomes the largest independent music licensing platform following its acquisition of Anthem Entertainment's production music businesses.
RAIN Notes: December 11Slipstream appoints Jonathan Lane as VP of Sync and Partnerships to enhance its music licensing strategy.Spotify's 2024 Wrapped feature has received a poor reception due to lack of engaging metrics. rest of
RAIN Notes: October 21Slipstream's acquisition of Jingle Punks and other music companies positions it as the largest independent music licensing platform globally.
YouTube pulls songs from Adele, Nirvana, and others due to SESAC disputeSESAC'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 SESACYouTube 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 disputeSESAC'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 SESACYouTube reached an agreement with SESAC to restore removed songs from its platform after a licensing dispute.
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.
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.
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.
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 CatchAlan 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 CatchAlan Wake updates will replace 'Space Oddity' with 'Strange Moons'; however, the remastered version remains unaffected.
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.
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 CampaignTrump'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 SongIsaac 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 CampaignTrump'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 SongIsaac Hayes' estate successfully obtained an injunction against Trump's campaign for unauthorized use of Hayes' song during rallies.
Downtown Music Partners With Hook to Monetize Sped Up (or Slowed Down) Fan RemixesDowntown 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 | TechCrunchTikTok secured a content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow users to create music clips using UMG's catalog.
Downtown Music Partners With Hook to Monetize Sped Up (or Slowed Down) Fan RemixesDowntown 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 | TechCrunchTikTok secured a content licensing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG) to allow users to create music clips using UMG's catalog.
The Trump Campaign's Copyright ConundrumAt least 35 artists have taken action against unauthorized music use in Trump's campaigns.
Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok Despite Label's Feud With PlatformTaylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's banSwift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists
TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement - Lindsey GambleThe 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 DropsTaylor 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 PlatformTaylor Swift regains music on TikTok despite UMG's banSwift owns her masters allowing her to strike individual deals despite UMG's ban on other artists
TikTok & Universal Music Group Reach A New Licensing Agreement - Lindsey GambleThe 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 DropsTaylor Swift's music is exempt from the TikTok and Universal Music Group dispute, with her songs becoming available again for use on the platform.