Music Business News: United States
Interviews Matt Spetzler is a private equity veteran who fell in love with the music business. Now, through Jamen Capital and Pipeline, he’s changing how independent rightsholders raise capital – while helping them keep ownership of their companies...
News The WSJ reports that the artist believes the value of his music rights could fall 'anywhere from the high $1 billion range to more than $2 billion.'
News The new system is designed to reduce administrative steps for small labels and self-releasing artists that do not own and manage large catalogs.
News Orinda signs Nic D as its first artist
News The round was led by Bond Capital, alongside IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, and Quiet
News A US federal appeals court has overturned 2 Live Crew's high-profile victory in their long-running copyright fight
News Drew Davis and David Niemierzycki will also join Busch in the firm's Nashville office, serving on the Global Intellectual Property team.
News Virgin Music Group will handle VOLYUM's global distribution.