A new ruling from the Department of Justice has confused many in the industry, from songwriters to publishers and even some lawyers. Here we break down the new ruling in a helpful chart, giving you a better idea of where you stand depending on your level of involvement with a…
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Vast Majority Of FCC Commenters Support Net Neutrality
Although the majority of consumers on both sides of the aisle support net neutrality, many ISP lobbyists and think tankers have successfully presented the ongoing battle against it as a partisan issue, while the need for rules protecting against massive monopolies by companies like Comcast are universally desired. _________________________ Guest…
WED. BRIEF: Facebook Shakes Up Live • Magna Invests In Loud & Proud • Music Glue Partners w/ Probity • More
Wednesday 5.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web 2017 is shaping up to be the year of Live Video and Facebook just added more reasons to hit get involved. Updated continuously under our More News tab
Best Ways Drummers Can Prepare For A Recording Session
While a drummer may be out standing live, recording in a studio is very different animal. Here we look at some of the best ways drummers can save time, tears, and money when they hit the studio and ensure that the recording process goes as smoothly and productively as possible….
Music Business Perspective On Vivendi’s Havas Media Investment
Here Zach Fuller looks at what is driving French mass-media conglomerate Vivendi’s steps to purchase a large portion of Havas Media Group, as the future of the music industry brightens and the investment prospects of music-oriented media improve. ________________________ Guest post by Zach Fuller of Midia After a quiet period…
TUE. BRIEF: Latest On Manchester UK Concert Bombing • Merch Spending Grows • Azoff Slams YouTube • More
TUESDAY 5.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Will the music industry’s response to last night’s concert bombing be to bring people together or just to ramp up security? Updated continuously under our More News tab
Why Artists Shouldn’t Trust Their Online Presence To Social Networks
While many artists are content to let their Facebook or Tumblr represent them online, doing so carries with it certain risks. In this excerpt from his book, Bobby Owsinski looks at why musicians should avoid limiting the scope of their online presence to social networks. ______________________ Guest post by Bobby…
Chris Cornell, Soundgarden And Road Rash
In this piece Chris Castle recalls his early experience licensing music for video games, and how his initial skepticism gave way to the enthusiasm of Chris Cornell and the other members of Soundgarden, with positive results for all those involved. _______________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music, Technology, Policy…
Collection Society Demands Copyright Fees From Music Schools For Teaching Music
While collection societies should often go the extra mile to liberally interpret copyright laws in order to get money for content creators and licensees, one company in Japan has taken things a step further, insisting music schools pay up for teaching children how to play music. Read on and tell…
MON. BRIEF: RIAA Opposes "Moral Rights" For Artists • Record Bird Raises Cash • Apple Music Drops Some Free Trials • More
Monday 5.22.17 Music Business News From Around The Web You’d think that the right to be credited for your work, the so-called "moral right," was a given. But that’s not the case in US Copyright law and the RIAA is just fine with that. Updated continuously under our More News…