Key insights from the latest IFPI Global Music Report ‘Free’ music streaming paid the record industry $4.6bn in 2021 & more insights from IFPI. (MBW) Recorded music market shares 2021 – Red letter year 2021 was the fastest growing year in living memory for recorded music. (MIDiA Research) Spotify updates Loud & Clear site including 2021 payout figure of $7bn The refreshed site drills down into payouts generated by artists on Spotify. (Music Ally) Gaming music start-up Styngr partners with WMG Stynger offers game developers a pre-cleared library of music and clips. (Music Week) US music industry welcomes proposed SMART Copyright Act The Act would increase the obligations of safe harbour dwelling digital platforms. (CMU) Is it the song or the singer that makes it a hit? The majors earn $1.4m from streaming every hour. How much should songwriters get? (Forbes)
