Music Business News: North America
News Songclip has patented technology for integrating popular licensed music as a feature in social apps News Company says that it is partnering with merchandise specialists to offer the new service Analysis Why Big Hit's recent investment is symptomatic of a wider, potentially worrying, trend for major record companies News He is survived by Sumitra, his wife of 49 years, sons Siddhartha and Vishnu, and sister Vasantha Menon Analysis Adam Parness explains why he believes his ex-employer should fork out more cash to songwriters and indie publishers News He recently produced the single Savage by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyoncé News The biggest music industry stories of the week, all in one place Analysis News CD Baby's digital payouts rose 14% in the year, as YouTube Music's contribution doubled