Author Archives: Deron Tucker

Will the new Apple music streaming service put Spotify out of business?

Hey Biz talkers! Well, Apple just launched it’s new music streaming service yesterday (June 30, 2015). The service will offer a wide range of interactive and non-interactive music streaming options, and will be free for the first 3 months before … Continue reading →

Why do the major labels want to kill free music streaming?

Hey Biz talkers! The music industry is buzzing over recent reports that the major record labels (in particular Universal Music Group) are putting major pressure on music streaming services like Spotify to modify free streaming to the point of essentially … Continue reading →

Everything old is new again?

Hey everybody! Despite the growth of digital music streaming over the last couple of years, the music industry is still being hampered by a decrease in overall sales. Despite this fact, major record labels are continuing to pour significant monies … Continue reading →

Better music licensing rates for songwriters?

4-25-2015 Hey everybody! Back in February, the United States Copyright Office released a 245 page report entitled “Copyright and the Music Marketplace,”(http://copyright.gov/docs/musiclicensingstudy/). This report suggests that the current music licensing framework is outdated and should be significantly reformed. This report represents … Continue reading →