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And Here’s the Entire Amazon Streaming Music Contract for Publishers…

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April 7, 2014
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Last week, we published the first two pages of this.  Now, we have the full thing.  This leaked copy was actually mid-signature, and offers the most substantive proof yet that Amazon is preparing a major music ... Read More...
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Here’s the Contract for Amazon’s Upcoming Streaming Service…

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April 4, 2014
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Several months ago, sources pointed Digital Music News to Amazon's plans to launch a streaming music service.  Now, those same sources are handing us the contact they're being asked to sign.  These are specif... Read More...
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Apple Forcibly Removes their iTunes Radio Contract from Digital Music News…

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October 10, 2013
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The stated reason for the removal demand was 'copyright infringement,' which Apple takes 'very seriously'.  And the message from Apple to Digital Music News was pretty clear: that was cute, but please don't mak... Read More...

How to Avoid Getting Completely Screwed by a 360 Degree Deal

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July 2, 2013
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The 360 degree deals present a major disadvantage for artists.  But faced with a choice of the 360 deal versus no deal, the 360 deal may be worth accepting — but only if properly negotiated and only if the ... Read More...
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F*&k It: Here’s the Entire iTunes Radio & iTunes Store Contract…

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June 27, 2013
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Here's the complete, non-negotiable contract Apple has been mailing independent labels and artists ahead of the iTunes Radio launch.  It offers complete details on iTunes Store payouts, iTunes Radio per-play ra... Read More...
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This Is The Contract Will.i.am Signed With MegaUpload…

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December 16, 2011
The contract was shared with Digital Music News early Friday morning, and is also being submitted as evidence in federal court by MegaUpload. Just last week, will.i.am attorney Ken Hertz told the Hollywood R... Read More...

Breaking: EMI Renews Pink Floyd Contract

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Universal Music Group is now structuring tougher contract terms with Apple and its iTunes Store, according to recent reports. The Wall Street Journal noted on Sunday that the major label is not renewing a lo... Read More...
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