The US had three collecting societies — then four, and now six. Some clubs and radio stations seem to think that’s too many. And, perhaps, that any are too many.
The inquiry has become one of the most important issues facing the music publishing sector this year, and it’s one that is especially sensitive.
Also this week: A new head of A&R at Joie Manda's Encore Recordings, Symphonic elevates three, and a Beggars Group mainstay joins Exceleration.
The performance rights organization reports domestic royalties increased 5.3% in 2024.
Winners will be announced on April 30.
The PRO is offering monetary relief for songwriter members who have suffered a loss or damage to their primary residences or studios in the wildfires.
Now's your chance to grab signed vinyl, merch, and guitars from the likes of Chappell Roan, Jack Antonoff, Peter Frampton, and others.
Morgan Wallen's “Last Night” takes song of the year; Sony Music Publishing is named publisher of the year.
Previous recipients include Broadway breakouts Lin-Manuel Miranda, Pasek & Paul, David Hein & Irene Sankoff and Michael R. Jackson.
The expansion of the organizations' relationship will let them share technology, partner in more foreign markets and launch an AI task force.
