Kristin Robinson

Organizations including the NMPA, AIMP and NSAI call the change “greedy,” “deeply cynical” and “problematic,” among other descriptors.

This week in publishing news: Position signs Golden, peermusic signs Vladi Cachai and more.

By adding books to plans, the streamer says it qualifies for rate discounts. Billboard estimates this will slash U.S. mechanical royalties by nine figures in its first year.

UMG allowed its last TikTok license to expire on Feb. 1, citing unfair compensation for its catalog as well as AI and artist safety concerns.

Warner Chappell’s CEO/co-chair explains how he’s changed the company during his tenure, the influence of AI and his plan to keep the publisher standing out from the crowd.

The labor union’s new code will require labels to compensate singers and artists for using digital replication of their voices in recordings, among other AI protections.

In a hearing that also featured testimony from FKA Twigs and DiMA’s CEO, Robert Kyncl voiced his support for legislation that would create a federal right of publicity.

The company will sign active writers and connect catalog clients with its strategic partner Round Hill Music.

With a no-frills stripped back set, focused solely on his new album, mk.gee proves that good music is enough for a great show.

AI songs have yet to hit the Billboard charts, but the Drake and Kendrick feud proves the massive impact it’s already had on modern fandom.

The model TikTok license used by many independent music publishers, as negotiated by the NMPA, is set to expire at the end of April.

Created by advocacy group The 100 Percenters, the Safe Music Business pledge asks signatories to abide by rules designed to ensure safe spaces for music workers.

Also this week in publishing news: Armada’s BEAT music fund buys Cloud 9 Music and BMI launches new royalty dashboard.

The team at Poems — founded by a producer duo, a publishing A&R, and a group of top managers — talks signing strategy and first hits with Selena Gomez and Benson Boone.

The RAK catalog includes shares of songs like “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” “You Sexy Thing” and “Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me).”

By adding audiobooks to Spotify’s premium tier, the streaming service says it qualifies for a U.S. mechanical royalty rate discount. The NMPA calls it “potentially unlawful.”

Kosine will act as the first ambassador for Seeker’s Samplémoose program, which helps transform the company’s catalog into samples and hosts flip camps.

The new service allows users to playfully turn themselves into their favorite artist.

Maestro is the third such feature to be unveiled by a streaming company in the last month after similar announcements by Spotify and Soundtrack Your Brand.

The EA music catalog includes songs for popular games like The Sims and Madden NFL.