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Jeanne Merchant returns with soulful anthem ‘Tell Me'
Jeanne Merchant returns with soulful anthem ‘Tell Me'

Hans India

time30-05-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Hans India

Jeanne Merchant returns with soulful anthem ‘Tell Me'

After a quiet spell, celebrated vocal coach and powerhouse singer Jeanne Merchant has returned to the indie spotlight with her latest emotionally charged R&B single, 'Tell Me,' released on May 23, 2025. Dropped under Merchant Records, the independent label she co-founded with Salim Merchant, the song marks a new phase in Jeanne's musical journey — one where vulnerability meets sonic finesse. Crafted entirely by Merchant — who wrote, composed, and sang the track — 'Tell Me' dives into the emotional aftermath of love slipping into silence. The song is elevated by Anshuman Sharma's smooth production, weaving polished pop melodies with soul-baring lyrics. Jeanne calls the song 'a reflection of honesty — of asking difficult questions when love turns into silence.' The single arrives with a visually striking music video helmed by Tushar Mahajan, who served as both director and director of photography. The video, much like the song, is steeped in mood and melancholy, echoing the confusion and ache of unspoken emotions. Though Jeanne is widely recognized for her role as a vocal coach to rising and established talents for over 13 years, 'Tell Me' is a strong reminder of her artistry and vocal prowess. Known for her genre-spanning command across R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Pop, Jeanne's latest track is a lush, introspective ride wrapped in seductive basslines and heartfelt delivery. It's a song that speaks as much to the ears as it does to the soul. With Merchant Records, Jeanne is helping build a platform for authentic, genre-fluid music — and 'Tell Me' is a shining example of that mission. As indie audiences crave music with emotional depth and genuine artistry, Jeanne Merchant delivers exactly that — raw, refined, and utterly resonant. 'Tell Me' is now streaming on all major platforms, accompanied by a must-watch music video that brings its emotional depth to life.

Brands play it loud but pay it light, leaving music industry in the red
Brands play it loud but pay it light, leaving music industry in the red

Time of India

time27-04-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Brands play it loud but pay it light, leaving music industry in the red

Mumbai: Copyright infringements tied to music used in branded content videos on social media are costing India's music industry an estimated ₹8,000-10,000 crore annually, which is more than double the industry's annual revenues, sector experts said. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Industry executives say corporations often fail to pay royalties to music labels and independent artists when using their work in promotional videos circulated on digital platforms. "India's music industry is bleeding revenue as companies dodge royalty payments to music labels and independent artists for using their popular tracks in branded content on social media" said Shivansh Jindal, CEO of Merchant Records, owned by composer duo Salim-Sulaiman. "Social media is a vast space. It is not easy to spot copyright infringements across various platforms," said Jindal. He added that to avoid infringements, corporations can avail themselves of music from platforms that provide royalty-free music through subscriptions. ET Bureau Live Events At present, subscription-based digital platforms such as Hoopr, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Storyblocks, and Soundstripe offer royalty-free music. "People believe that music can be used by anybody, and they don't find it inappropriate to use music owned by labels and artists without seeking permission. Even corporations that use such music in their videos on social media without paying don't realise that just like their business, music is the business of labels and artists," said Gaurav Dagaonkar, co-founder and CEO of Hoopr, a leading platform for music licensing. He added that India's music industry may be losing potentially ₹8,000-₹10,000 crore annually in royalties related to branded videos on social media. Another major hurdle in detecting copyright infringements is the general assumption that most videos on social media are user-generated and created for non-commercial purposes. Royalties on music used in user-generated videos are paid by social media platforms to ensure high engagement, but these platforms don't pay royalties for music used in branded content videos by corporations. "The use of music outside social media is strictly regulated. Following the 2012 amendment to the Copyright Act, 1957, any commercial exploitation of a song (outside theatrical exhibition for an audiovisual work) mandates payment of royalties, equally shared between authors (lyricists, composers) and assignees (music labels or publishers)," explained Anushree Rauta, head of the media and entertainment practice at ANM Global, a leading law firm in the sector. "However, there is a general perception that much of the content on social media is purely user-generated rather than branded. This misconception often leads brands to overlook the need for obtaining licenses from music rights holders, particularly for influencer-led branded content," added Rauta. "Sources of revenue for independent artists are few. If corporations do not pay them, it's exploitation. Artists are often unaware that their music is used in branded content," said Aditya Kalia, an independent music business professional.

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