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86% of U.S. Consumers Believe Creators Should Own and Control Their Works

by The Music Channel Staff July 17, 2021
written by The Music Channel Staff

The vast majority of U.S. adults (86%) believe creators should own and control their music and creative works, according to new research released by Downtown Music Holdings℠, the leading global music services company. The findings were part of Downtown’s first Music Business Consumer Pulse Survey, a nationally representative survey of U.S. adult consumers aged 18 and up fielded by Morning Consult™. According to the survey results, fair compensation for artists is highly important to U.S. consumers. Seven in 10 respondents believe music companies should be responsible for ensuring that the artists they represent are treated and compensated fairly. However, only 29% of those surveyed feel music companies actually do this.

“There is a wealth of music industry data available, but very little of it examines how consumers perceive the changes underway in the global music business. Given these shifts occurring have a direct impact on consumers’ own enjoyment of music – from the type of music they engage with to when and how they access music – we thought it made sense to gain a better understanding of consumer sentiments and habits around music consumption and prominent industry trends,” Downtown CEO Justin Kalifowitz said.

Music is ingrained in daily life 
People are listening to more music from a wider range of artists, primarily through streaming services. Ninety percent of U.S. adults said they are frequent music listeners (listening at least a few times a week) and 54% listen to music multiple times a day. Since the pandemic began, a plurality of adults are more likely to listen to a wider range of artists and to new artists, as well as use music streaming services. Nearly 3 in 4 U.S. adults listen to many different artists and genres on a given day (71%) and nearly 2 in 3 enjoy sharing music with friends (63%).

Streaming is popular, but paying for it isn’t
While consumers are increasingly turning to streaming services for access to music, not everyone is willing to pay. More than one in four U.S. adults (28%) who use music streaming services do not pay for any of them; adult consumers in the U.S. are most likely to pay for SiriusXM®, Apple Music® and Tidal™. Adults who do not pay for music streaming services mainly choose not to because they are satisfied with the free version or can find music elsewhere for free. Only 32% of those who said they do not pay for streaming services cited cost as the reason.

U.S. consumers are on the side of creators
Nearly all adults agree artists should own and control the rights to their music (86%), be compensated by music streaming services (83%), and should control where their music is available to the public (81%). About one-third of adults (32%) are in support of a user-centric model while a similar amount (33%) don’t know or don’t have an opinion. Over 2 in 5 adults (44%) believe music streaming services should pay artists between 1%-50% of their profits from playing the artists’ songs, while 1 in 4 have no opinion. A majority of respondents (60%) believe musicians and artists should determine the fair rate music streaming services should pay them.

Consumers have a more favorable opinion of “independent” music companies
When it comes to industry perceptions, U.S. adults are five percentage points more favorable toward independent music companies than major music companies. Adults most commonly associate independent artists with having full control over their music, creativity and being new to the industry, but there is confusion about how the term is defined, or if it even matters; a plurality of U.S. adults (50%) do not consider an artists’ record label when seeking out new music.

As streaming platforms continue to grow exponentially and the economics of music evolve for creators worldwide, Downtown supports artists at any scale by empowering them to seamlessly distribute, license, market and collect royalties on their music. Downtown is the largest pure-play service provider in the global music business, managing more than 23 million music assets on behalf of more than 1 million creators.

Methodology:
The poll was conducted by Morning Consult among a national sample of 2,200 U.S. adults. The interviews were conducted online from June 4-6, 2021, and the data were weighted to approximate target samples based on age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment, and region. Results have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 points.

 

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Vrbo names Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and family its first Family in Residence

by The Music Channel Staff July 16, 2021
written by The Music Channel Staff

Vacation rental company Vrbo® appointed the Teigen-Legend family as its first-ever Family in Residence. In a role created just for them, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Luna, Miles and Chrissy’s mom Vilailuck “Pepper” Teigen will inspire and help others plan what may be their longest awaited vacations and reunions ever. The project kicked off with family time spent in a Vrbo vacation home. The rental doubled as the set for a new ad starring the whole crew, slated to premiere later this month and feature an all-new Legend adaptation of a classic song.

The family will serve up their own, signature style of vacation inspiration through the new ad, social media, and by surprising other families with long-awaited reunions (stay tuned – details to come).

“The Teigen-Legend family embodies everything that makes a Vrbo family stay special, starting with what’s most important: believing in the simple joy of spending quality time together and its power to lift us all up,” said Lish Kennedy, Vrbo’s vice president of global brand. “It’s a natural fit because Chrissy, John, Luna, Miles and Pepper travel the way so many Vrbo families travel – as a multi-generational group that cooks together, plays together, and stays together.”

 

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Triller and Universal Music Group Announce Worldwide Licensing Agreements for Recorded Music & Publishing

by The Music Channel Staff July 16, 2021
written by The Music Channel Staff

Triller, the globally popular AI-powered short video platform, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment,  announced expanded worldwide licensing agreements that span recorded music and publishing.

With the new agreements, Triller’s users gain access to UMG’s full catalog of music from the company’s iconic record labels and recording artists, as well as the songwriters and catalogs represented by Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), for use on Triller.

Bobby Sarnevesht, Chairman of Triller, said: “We are pleased to announce our renewed agreement with UMG and our new pact with UMPG. Triller has become one of the most important platforms in music today, and these agreements ensure that artists and songwriters across Universal Music Group have full access to the global Triller ecosystem.”

Jonathan Dworkin, UMG’s Executive Vice President, Digital Business Development & Strategy, said: “We’re pleased to have a deal with Triller that embraces the importance of compensating our artists, especially given the tremendous value music generates across their platform. With this agreement, UMG continues to expand the universe of licensed social media platforms that allow fans to legitimately create and share content, while also growing an important new source of revenue for our artists.”

UMPG Chief Counsel David Kokakis said: “UMPG’s mission is to support songwriters. By licensing new platforms like Triller, we ensure writers are fairly compensated and we are strategically delivering growth to the overall publishing business.”

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Super Producer 9th Wonder Joins Faculty At Roc Nation School Of Music, Sports & Entertainment

by The Music Channel Staff July 16, 2021
written by The Music Channel Staff

Long Island University announced today that super producer 9th Wonder has joined the faculty of the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment as a visiting professor and artist in residence, teaching courses in hip-hop history and the making of an album. He joins award-winning soprano saxophonist Sam Newsome, and renowned baritone vocalist Colin Levin, on the growing roster of exceptional artists who will provide hands-on instruction to students of the Roc Nation School.

“The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will welcome its inaugural class of exceptional students this fall who will be taught by world-renowned artists and educators, giving them practical insight and real-world, hands-on experience,” said Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline.

9th Wonder is a legendary producer, CEO, DJ, and lecturer who has taught at Duke University and Harvard University. He began his career as the main producer for the group Little Brother, and has also worked with JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Destiny’s Child, Jean Grae, Wale, Murs, Drake, Buckshot, Chris Brown, Rapsody, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Big Boi of Outkast, Ludacris, Mac Miller, David Banner, and Mary J Blige. He has served as an artist in residence at North Carolina Central University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Virginia. He is currently working on a research project in conjunction with the Loeb Library at Harvard University, chronicling the top 200 hip-hop albums of all-time.

“Music changed my life and opened doors for me in ways that I never could have imagined, so it’s only right that we impart our knowledge to help the next generation of ambitious leaders,” 9th Wonder said. “I’m truly honored to teach at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment and look forward to equipping these students with the tools to break barriers in their own lives and careers.”

Sam Newsome graduated from the Berklee College of Music with a degree in jazz composition and arranging. He then toured the world playing in the bands of music greats such Donald Byrd, Terence Blanchard and Lionel Hampton. Newsome has released 15 critically acclaimed recordings as a lead, and has appeared on over 40 recordings as a supporting musician. This includes appearing in numerous movie soundtracks such as The Inkwell featuring Larenz Tate, and Sugar Hill featuring Wesley Snipes. Newsome was also selected by the 68th Annual DownBeat Critics Poll and 14th Annual International Critics Poll as one of the top soprano saxophonists of 2020. Newsome has served as a professor in the Music Department at Long Island University for 14 years.

Colin Levin has performed at many of the top concert stages in the United States including his critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut in 2018 as the Baritone soloist in Mark Hayes’ Gloria presented by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY). He has appeared with the Caramoor Festival, both Tanglewood’s Ozawa Hall and Koussevitzky Music Shed, Jordan Hall in the East Coast professional premier of Jake Heggie’s For a Look or a Touch, and numerous opera companies and concert venues around the world. He joins the Roc Nation School faculty in Fall 2021 after previously teaching at Rowan University, Concord Academy, the International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia in Mexico, and the Mason Gross School of Music at Rutgers University. Colin holds degrees from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the University of Illinois: Champaign-Urbana, and has served on the Voice and Music History Faculty with the Boston University Tanglewood Institute since 2013.

“We’re thrilled to welcome such an esteemed group of musicians to serve as lecturers at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment,” Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez said. “Their collective wisdom and versatility will be essential to ensuring that the students receive a well-rounded education.”

The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will prepare students for a wide range of careers in performance, entrepreneurship, all aspects of music, and sports business management. The School offers undergraduate degrees in applied music; music technology, entrepreneurship and production; sports communication and marketing; sports management; and vocal performance. Students will engage with university professors, alongside visiting guest artists and lecturers, while participating in immersive internships, ensuring they graduate with both hands-on experience and a network of professional contacts.

Located in JAY-Z’s hometown of Brooklyn, the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will provide Roc Nation Hope Scholarships for 25% of enrolled students. These scholars will graduate from the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment debt free, and will receive individualized support and mentorship. The Roc Nation Hope Scholars will be selected from a pool of academically competitive, New York-based first-time freshmen with the highest need.

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Hip Hop Legend MC Serch Joins VIDSIG in Creative Role

by The Music Channel Staff July 16, 2021
written by The Music Channel Staff

Live, global video platform VIDSIG (Video Signature) announced earlier today that hip hop artist and music executive Michael Berrin, aka MC Serch, has joined VIDSIG as Chief Creative Consultant, adding elevated strength to its entertainment division. One of the most respected artists in the entertainment industry, Serch is a former member of the rap groups 3rd Bass and Non Phixion and was the executive producer on arguably the greatest rap album of all time, Nas’ Illmatic.

“VIDSIG continues to explode with growth in all ways,” stated VIDSIG’s Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Yarnold. “We’re highly selective with each and every individual and organization that seeks to join us, and Serch’s creative curation will bring even more powerfully influential artists and partnerships into the VIDSIG family for consideration.”

Recently featured in the Wall Street Journal, VIDSIG’s Platform has Exploded with Growth

VIDSIG’s preeminent roster of talent continues to grow at a blistering pace, increasing by hundreds over the past two quarters alone.  With the Q4 2020 release of its new app and platform, VIDSIG’s profile has risen considerably and was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal as its valuation heads skyward.

“VIDSIG is poised to dominate this space and I believe it has the most intuitive and well-positioned platform in the addressable market,” stated Serch. “From a brand perspective, its adherence to integrity aligns perfectly with me and my partners, and we believe we’re going to make some considerable plays on both the talent and partnership fronts in the coming months.”

VIDSIG has become a go-to platform for access to true talent and expertise including a dynamic and varied roster that includes such luminaries as Olympian Edwin Moses, artist Ron Finley (The Gangster Gardener), ESPN’s Mark Tauscher, Jonathan Mark (the Medium) and College Experience Experts from over 100 of the top universities in the United States and the UK.

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Katy Perry Talks Taylor Swift Beef on ‘Carpool Karaoke’

by Malachi Weaver May 23, 2017
written by Malachi Weaver

“Honestly, it’s really like she started it,” Katy Perry told James Corden during “Carpool Karaoke” on The Late Late Show, “and it’s time for her to finish it.”

Perry has avoided talking about her alleged beef with former friend Taylor Swift for years, but she has now given fans the explanation they have been waiting for.

“It’s about backing dancers, it’s so crazy.”

Perry explained that it all started when three of her backup dancers went on tour with Taylor Swift. “I was like, ‘yeah, of course. I’m not on a record cycle. Get the work, she’s great and all that, but I will be on a record cycle probably in about a year.’” She says that she asked the dancers to get a 30-day contingency in their contracts so they could re-join Perry when she went back on tour, but when the time came and the dancers approached Swift’s management to return to Perry’s tour, they were fired.

When she attempted to talk to Swift about the situation, Perry says that “she wouldn’t speak to me… there was a full shutdown and then she writes a song about me.”

For her part, Perry says that she is ready for “that B.S.” to be done.

After some prodding from Corden, Perry admitted that a simple text from Swift would be “absolutely, 100 percent” enough to end their beef.

Check out the full “Carpool Karaoke” clip below. The Taylor Swift conversation starts at 9:24.

May 23, 2017 0 comment
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