Independent digital music aggregator The Orchard announced on Friday it was renewing its alliance with the UK's Phonographic Performance Limited, which collects sound recording airplay and performance royalties, of course. The renewal means PPL will continue to collect UK performance royalties for the hundreds of independent labels signed up to The Orchard's 'one stop royalty collection service', whereby the aggregator represents a number of its partner labels' royalty interests in markets across the world.
Confirming the renewal of the PPL relationship, The Orchard's CEO Greg Scholl told reporters: "The Orchard has transcended traditional notions of 'distribution' and emerged as a leading solutions provider helping its labels and artists make money in new and creative ways. In the US, the concept of neighbouring rights is in its infancy and there is little understanding that labels control these rights globally. The Orchard is committed to maximizing its labels and artists revenues from all sources and our alliance with market leader PPL is an integral part of that vision".