The platform's refusal to work with Merlin on licensing deals sets a "dangerous precedent" for independent artists and their labels, writes A2IM's Richard James Burgess.
The beta test remains unavailable in the U.S. and Canada.
The platform's "dopamine-inducing" algorithm keeps young people on the app for hours on end, says a filing from the District of Columbia.
IMPALA, AIM and A2IM are accusing the powerful platform of trying to divide the independent sector by boycotting licensing talks with the organization.
The collapse in negotiations between Merlin and TikTok raises questions around how big a role music plays in TikTok's business, and how much they want to pay for it.
TikTok says it wants to enter "direct deals with Merlin members." Merlin reads it as TikTok "fragmenting" their membership to try to "minimize" licensing payments for indie music.
Loyal headbangers are shelling out for T-shirts, branded whiskey and concert tickets — while younger fans are increasing the visibility of their favorite metal bands on social media.
The rap hit has reached No. 23 on the Hot 100 and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart.
Walmart's flash deal will have your floors thanking you later.
Opponents of the law stress a ban would also cause disruptions in the lives of many different content creators, some of whom also sued the government in May.
