While many involved in the music industry may feel that they have one skill to bring to the table that they hope to make a living off of, a true entrepreneur must diversify their income streams, bringing in more revenue and allowing them to survive even through tough times. _______________________…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
Transparency In Music Licensing And Ownership Act Quietly Adding Cosponsors
Last year a new bill was introduced by Wisconsin Representative Jim Sensenbrenner titled the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, and although it received significant criticism for not actually solving any current licensing issue, the bill has quietly been accruing cosponsors. ________________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music…
5 Things Songwriters Should Know About Their 44% Increase In Streaming Royalties
A recent legal win for songwriters brought the exciting news that mechanical royalties for interactive streaming will be kicking up by roughly 44% over the next five years. Here we look at five important facts artists should keep in mind regarding this increase. _______________________________ Guest post by Kodi Vonn of…
Music Modernization Act Sets Stage For Songwriter, Publisher Tug Of War, says Attorney Wallace Collins
All week we’ve been looking at the ins and outs of the Music Modernization Act; and while the legislation has near universal support from major music trade groups and tech companies, it also has some critics. One of those with concerns is music attorney Wallace Collins, who was one himself…
Spotify Finally Adds Songwriter, Producer Credits
[UPDATED] Spotify has finally added songwriter and producer credits on its desktop platform for both free and Premium users worldwide. The music streamer called this the first iteration of the feature and hinted that it would eventually be be added to Spotify’s mobile apps, as well. _______________________________________ At today’s launch…
How To Land A Record Deal
While many emerging artists have chosen to eschew labels, there are still a number of advantages to having the backing of a traditional label. Here we delve into how artists can refine their approach when it comes to trying to land a record deal. _________________________ Guest post by Simon Tam…
Landing Your First Indie Video Game Soundtrack
As a $32 billion dollar industry with serious growth projected, the PC gaming market has become a premium area for artists to pull in serious money, provided if they’re willing to put in the work necessary to land a contract for a game soundtrack. _______________________ Guest post by Glen Parry…
Will Music Modernization Act Precipitate The Decline Of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC?
[UPDATED] All week week we’ve been exploring The Music Modernization Act currently before Congress. A consequence could be a significant decline in the importance of PROs BMI, ASCAP, GMR and SESAC _________________________________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy It seems like every time I read the controversial…
U2 Copyright Infringement Case Dismissed
A New York federal judge dismissed a copyright suit claiming U2 stole a 12-second guitar solo on its 1991 album “Achtung Baby” from a British blues guitarist’s instrumental track. Guitarist Paul Rose, 51, filed his copyright lawsuit in the Southern District of New York in Feb. 2017, claiming that U2’s…
Under Music Modernization Act Songwriters Lose Unclaimed Royalties, Meaningful Ability To Litigate
As our week long look at the Music Modernization Act continues, some see major problems, despite bipartisan support in Congress and endorsements from virtually every major music and tech trade group. Among the critics are respected music industry attorneys Nicole Haff and Cassie Daum ___________________________________________________ Guest post by Attorneys Nicole…