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In a world of practically unlimited music use and opportunities, the world of royalties and compensation for songwriters, composers, recording artists, music publishers and record companies has changed dramatically with digital/online and social media altering the “rules of the game” for all. What was once relatively straightforward is now a complex set of rates, rules and negotiations upending, in many cases, how the industry works as many have known it.
