Merlin’s TikTok License Expires Today. What Happens to Indie Music Now?
Sources at independent labels, previously represented by Merlin, discuss whether or not they are pursuing individual licensing deals with TikTok, and how those deals differ.
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Why TikTok’s Decision to Sideline Merlin Hurts Music Culture (Guest Column)
Read more: Why TikTok’s Decision to Sideline Merlin Hurts Music Culture (Guest Column)The platform’s refusal to work with Merlin on licensing deals sets a “dangerous precedent” for independent artists and their labels, writes A2IM’s Richard James Burgess.
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Is TikTok Trying to Kill the Indie Labels?
Read more: Is TikTok Trying to Kill the Indie Labels?Not quite. But the platform’s decision to bypass Merlin to strike deals directly with independent labels could hurt the sector’s negotiating leverage.
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Indie Trade Bodies Condemn TikTok for Walking Away from Merlin Negotiations
Read more: Indie Trade Bodies Condemn TikTok for Walking Away from Merlin NegotiationsIMPALA, AIM and A2IM are accusing the powerful platform of trying to divide the independent sector by boycotting licensing talks with the organization.
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TikTok ‘Walked Away’ From Talks With Merlin. Now Indie Songs by Nirvana, Phoebe Bridgers & More May Leave the App
Read more: TikTok ‘Walked Away’ From Talks With Merlin. Now Indie Songs by Nirvana, Phoebe Bridgers & More May Leave the AppTikTok says it wants to enter “direct deals with Merlin members.” Merlin reads it as TikTok “fragmenting” their membership to try to “minimize” licensing payments for indie music.
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Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, Believe
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, BelieveAlso this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
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Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, Believe
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, BelieveAlso this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
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Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, Believe
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, BelieveAlso this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
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Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, Believe
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, BelieveAlso this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
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Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, Believe
Read more: Executive Turntable: BMG Boss Boarded By Bertelsmann; Moves at Universal Music UK, Merlin, BelieveAlso this week: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum elects Jody Williams as chair and OTM Music adds new heads of U.S. sync and A&R.
