In a follow up to a still popular 2012 piece revealing how major music companies are funneling royalties generated from sources outside the US into their own pockets rather than those of songwriters and music publishers, Jeff Price explores how the issue has not only persisted but grown and expanded…
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Split Sheets: How To Collect Your Music Publishing Royalties
A quick, easy, and helpful guide this article covers how everyone involved in the creative process of putting together music can ensure they get their fair share of the music publishing rights to which they are entitled _____________________________ Guest post by Jason Cerf of Songtrust Musicians, producers, artists, songwriters, composers,…
Smule Raises $54M At $604M Valuation, As More Musicians Use Platform To Connect With Fans
Social music startup Smule has raised $54 million in a strategic financing round led by Tencent. The funds will be used to expand the service, which has 54 million monthly active users creating over 20 million songs daily, into Asia. ____________________________________ Giant Chinese investor Tencent has led a $54 million…
What Music Journalists Want Musicians To Know
After awhile in the music business, chances are you’ll have interacted with a few music journalists along the way, and will likely do so again. In this piece we get a sneak peak at some trade secrets that can greatly benefit you next time you encounter a music industry journalist….
4 Things All Artists Should Do At Every Live Show
As a performing musician, some pitfalls are easier to fall into than others, but are still important to avoid. Here we look at four easily developed performance habits that will help foster long-term success and make a positive impression on both pre-existing and potential fans. _____________________________ Guest post by Dan…
How to Save Time Promoting Music On Social Media [Dave Kusek]
There are never enough hours in the day. That adage rings particularly true when it comes to finding the time to consistently feed the growing number of "essential’ social media channels. Dave Kusek of New Artist Model has some concrete suggestions that will ease your pain. _____________________________ By Dave Kusek…
Jack White Gives A Tour Of Third Man Records [VIDEO]
As usual, Jack White has been busy. He’s signing bands, releasing music, operating a new vinyl pressing plant in Detroit and expanding activity at his Nashville Third Man Records HQ. _____________________________________ Related articles Jack White Goes Online To Defend Jay Z and TIDAL, Criticize YouTube and Free Music Six of…
My Song Stories: Jeremy Gruber of Friends at Work
Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the songs in their libraries. Today, Jeremy Gruber, the head of digital marketing and strategy at Friends at Work, shares the…
Fans Raise $16,000 Is 2 Days To Replace Indie Artist’s Stolen Gear
[UPDATED] Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf has had his road gear stolen while on tour in Atlanta. Shauf said via social media that the band’s van and trailer were broken into on the night of May 5th after performing in Atlanta. The thieves made off with an extensive list of equipment,…
Senate Introduces Register Of Copyrights Selection, Accountability Act
After passing in the U.S. House easily, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 was just introduced to the Senate and, if passed, will modernize the copyright office and help allow it to develop apart from the Library of Congress. ___________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of…