This week in publishing news: Heavy Duty signs Jessica Pratt, Cecile Believe and RIP Swirl; Position and Chosen People link to sign Maya Kurchner.
SACEM was up 34% in 2022. PRS doubled its income in the last decade. There’s never been a better time to be in the royalty collection game.
The deal encompasses the bulk of Black’s many hits, including “A Good Run of Bad Luck,” “Like the Rain” and “Nothin’ But the Taillights.”
This week in publishing news: Concord signs Mount Kimbie; OTM Music signs Still Woozy, HONNE, Metronomy, Sudan Archives; White Stork Music pairs with Touchdown Films.
Daniel Pemberton wins for scoring Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
The New York event honored songwriters including Lana Del Rey, featured a fireside chat with WMG CEO Robert Kyncl and revealed the organization's latest moves against Spotify.
This is the first time the NMPA has involved the Federal Trade Commission in its battle with a tech company.
Some production libraries are embracing AI as a new source of revenue, but experts worry it could "degrade" the entire $1 billion sector.
One of the day's highlights was a panel that discussed maximizing overseas royalties collection featuring executives from the Harry Fox Agency, SESAC, AMRA and more.
Cian Ducrot will receive the ASCAP Vanguard Award at the June 18 event.
