Thursday 6.15.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear Grammys, Welcome to the 21st century! These changes are long overdue. Updated continuously under our More News tab
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SoundExchange Royalties: The Producer’s Cut
Attorney and artists advocate Chris Castle lays out how SoundExchange deals with royalties due to the producers of the sound recordings to which they hold the rights, and how their share is calculated and paid. ____________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy We often get questions about…
Reddit, Amazon Push For July 12 ‘Day Of Action’ To Protest Killing Of Net Neutrality
Although Google and Netflix have both abandoned their defense of net neutrality, other also major internet companies are planning to come together in a ‘Day of Action’ on July 12th to protest what would seem to be the inevitable dismantling of the popular consumer supporting legislation. ______________________ Guest post by…
6 Ways To Speed Up The Songwriting Process
Songwriting can often be a lengthy process, something which is frequently due not to a lack of talent, but simply limited musical knowledge. Here we look at six ways in which musicians can expedite the songwriting process in a way that avoids cutting corners and compromising the product. _______________________________ Guest…
Could Europe Be Set To Recalibrate The Digital Music Market?
Respect for copyrights and music’s "value gap" continue to be core issues for creators and the music industry. But Europe’s competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager is taking steps to recalibrate the entire digital marketplace, and the indie sector can lead the charge, says Helen Smith, executive chair of European independent music…
Understanding The Importance Of Fan Interaction
Interactions between fans and musicians can be a major contributing factor in making or breaking an artist’s career success. As technology has evolved and the importance of social media has increased, the fan demand for artist interactions has grown, and cultivating a strong social media presence has become more important…
AM BRIEF: Bonnaroo Attendance Up 43% • LCD Soundsystem vs Rhino • Latest Spotify Payment Controversy • More
Tuesday 6.13.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Have we past peaked festival? At a time when many fests are struggling, Bonnaroo attendance was up 43%. Updated under our More News tab
How To Be Successful In Licensing Your Music For Film And TV
Here Cathy Heller outlines the top three factors which get taken into account when considering an artist’s music for placement in television, ads, and film and provides advice on how artists can increase their chances of a successful placement. _______________________________ Guest post by Cathy Heller of DIY Musician [This article…
10 Fundamentals For Succeeding In Today’s Music Industry
With the emergence of new technology, much has changed in the music business over the past few years. Here we look at ten fundamentals of business that any musician or producer must understand in order to find success in the modern music industry. ___________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Be Responsible • Get Your First Sync Placement • Record Deal Red Flags • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we featured articles on being responsible at concerts, how to get your first sync placement, and ten red flags to watch out for in a potential record deal. Rachelle Wilber | How Musicians Can Be Responsible At Concerts, After Parties Lisa Occhino | How To Get…