SoundExchange Holding Over $200 Million In Unpaid Artist Royalties…
At SXSW recently, SoundExchange was trying to match $1 million in unpaid artist royalties. But the non-profit is holding an unpaid royalty account of more than $200 million, according to documents obtained by Digital Music News and information shared directly by the company. And, given the growth arcs, the amount may be quite a lot more.
50 Million Strong, Pandora Makes the iPad Leap…
As the iPhone inherits a super-sized sibling, it’s only a matter of time before apps cross the chasm. In the case of Pandora, the leap happened right at launch. The Pandora iPad app comes complete with all the trimmings found on the iPhone and iPod touch, with bigger album artwork and more room for bios and related information.
Pandora: These Numbers May Surprise You..
For years, Tim Westergren was on the front lines of a difficult royalty battle. But instead of becoming a casualty, Pandora and other internet radio providers managed to forge a workable rate structure – at least one that kept the lights on.