Separating truth from fiction has been a common issue of late, and it seems the copyright world is not immune. Here we look copyright lawsuits involving fictional content, and the complications which result. __________________________ Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern University Beyond the hot topic of “fake news,”…
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Why Saying Yes To Every Gig Is A Bad Tactic
As an up-and-coming artist, exposure is hugely important, and while not every gig that comes along is ideal, it’s important to put yourself out there. This can be taken too far however, and sometimes agreeing to every single show that comes your way can do more harm than good. ________________________…
WED. BRIEF: Two Publishers Sue Spotify • Small Webcasters Rocked • New Concert Industry Stats • More
Wednesday 7.19.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Another round of lawsuits indicate that Spotify still has not come close to solving its song licensing problem. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How To Get Verified On Spotify, Apple Music
Here Leticia Trandafir walks us through why artists should get verified on streaming services, how they can get verified, the opportunities it provides, and the proper way to manage and artist profile on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. __________________________ Guest post by Leticia Trandafir of Landr So after…
Hit Restart to Play Again
While it was once relatively easy, reinventing yourself as a musician has become somewhat more complex, with the freedom to make mistakes greatly reduced, and the marketplace as crowded as it is. This article looks at how modern artists can successfully re-invent themselves and get a second chance. _________________________________ Guest…
Net Neutrality Central To The Streaming Economy, Here’s Why
In the wake the recent flare-up of the net neutrality debate, we’re take a close look at what net neutrality means for the streaming economy, and what effect Ajit Pai’s alterations would have on music streaming as we currently know it, both in the US and abroad. _____________________________ Guest post…
AM BRIEF: Spotify Songwriters Spat Intensifies • Believe Denies Sony Buyout • MelodyVR Scores 3rd Major • More
TUESDAY 7.18.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Think that Spotify payments suck for artists and labels? Look at what songwriters and publishers get. Updated continuously under our More News tab
How To Guide To Music Rights, Royalties For Creative Licensing
Structured somewhat differently than other types of creative licensing, music licenses, copyright, and royalties are designed to fairly distribute profit to all parties involved, but not all music royalties are the same. Here we look at the different categories for musical rights and royalties and what they mean. _____________________________ Guest…
YouTube Royalty Rate Variables Explained
Many artists and labels take issue with YouTube royalty payments, and not without cause, as the rate it pays is less than desirable. Here we breakdown what exactly goes into calculating these royalty, and the many variables which must be factored in. _____________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
Amazon Is Now 3rd Largest Music Subscription Service [Mark Mulligan]
Although it has often been overshadowed in the competitive world of music streaming, Amazon seems to be stepping into the light, with recent data showing Amazon music to be the second most widely used streaming app, and is the third largest subscription service globally. _________________________________________ Guest post by Mark Mulligan…