A period of "relative peace" between the industry and Spotify appears to be over.
"Spotify appears to be engaged in direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts," the NMPA writes.
The NMPA-founded songwriter foundation adds top hitmakers Dan Wilson, Lauren Christy, Allison Russell and more to its board of directors.
The Digital Media Association and National Music Publishers’ Association have conflicting views on the organization’s operations and efficiency as it hits its five-year anniversary.
The annual event celebrated the songwriters in music making a major impact.
The Capitol Hill veteran most recently worked for Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah.
Billboard's Music & Money Dinner co-hosted by the NMPA on June 12 brought together some of the biggest names in the booming music investment market.
President/CEO David Israelite says performance revenue fell below 50% of total revenue for the first time due to "significant" growth in other categories.
The Copyright Royalty Board has issued its initial determination in the five-year long Phonorecords III proceeding.
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