Music Business News: North America

SoundExchange President & CEO Michael Huppe on the treatment of American recordings and artists overseas

He has worked with artists such as The xx, Sampha, King Krule, Daughter, Adele and others

In addition to his own material, he has written songs for the likes of Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Old Dominion

Lyrics platform sued the tech giant for “unethical, unfair and anticompetitive” behavior

NMPA plays down impact of Court of Appeals decision, noting: "We believe these things are easily done by the CRB."

But that doesn't mean new rates have been rejected or amended (yet, anyway)

Artist has had co-signs from the likes of Cardi B, SZA, Doja Cat, Rico Nasty, Kehlani, and others

He will head up the agency’s domestic Electronic Music Department