Helen Smith

Apple Music's higher payouts for songs available in Spatial Audio disadvantages indie artists and labels, IMPALA says

A “devastating” transfer of over €125 million every year out of Europe and into the US “is on the horizon"

beatBread says it has paid advances to almost 500 artists and labels since launching in November 2020

'Impact of such a sale would change the whole music ecosystem,' argues independent music body IMPALA

IMPALA's Helen Smith on tomorrow's crucial Article 13 vote in Europe

"This is a step too far and I would expect to see an in-depth investigation in the EU and other key jurisdictions"

IMPALA's Helen Smith skewers 'safe harbour' - and explains why things might be about to change for YouTube et al.

IMPALA asks EU Parliament to 'revisit the rules of engagement'

Merlin strikes promising deal with IMPALA and major label