[UPDATED] In this article Bas Grasmayer recounts how sharing music online has changed and evolved over the years, looking at the rise and fall of his time as a net DJ, and the experiences and opportunities with which it provided him. _________________________ Guest post Bas Grasmayer of Music Tech Future…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
Spotify Admits To Streaming 300,000 Songs Illegally
At a hearing to judge the merits of a proposed $43.4 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that would compensate publishers and songwriters for infringement, attorneys representing the interests of Tom Petty, Neil Young, Andy Paley and other songwriters questioned the size of the offer given the number of infringed…
Indie Musicians Have Access To Legal Help – Here’s How
A lot of musicians, particularly those those who don’t have a lot of industry clout or feel as though proper legal representation is out of the their reach, a legal battle may be something they’re more likely to walk away from than face. This doesn’t have to be the case…
US Copyright Royalty Board Raises Some Music Streaming Royalty Rates For 2018
In what is expected to be the first of several new rate determinations, the United States Copyright Royalty Board has issued a cost of living adjustment for the rates paid to copyright holders by online webcasters. _____________________________________ The US Copyright Royalty Board has announced a cost of living adjustment to…
Owning A Piece Of Drake’s Music Now Possible Through The Magic Of Vetz
For the hardcore fan, the idea of owning a piece of their favorite artist’s music might well be an enticing one and now, thanks to a company called Vetz.co, artists can raise cash by selling ownership of a song to fans. One such artist taking advantage of this opportunity is…
Want To Get Noticed By Spotify’s Curators? Build Your Own Playlist
For indie artists seeking to promote their music, Spotify playlists can be an excellent way to get a new release bubbling to the surface for new listeners, but getting your song added to oft perused playlists necessitates you catching the eye of Spotify curator, something which the creation of your…
6 Million Spotify Streams And Growing: Catching Up With British Pop Singer Jerry Williams
At the ripe old age of 21, British indie pop singer/songwriter Jerry Williams has found significant DIY success, reaching over 6 million streams on Spotify. Here she sat down to chat with the folks at ReverbNation about her challenges and successes and what the future holds. ______________________________ Guest post from…
5 Music Business Tasks To Complete Before The End Of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, we look a look at a quick rundown of some important tasks that you should, and in some cases absolutely must) take care of before year’s end, particularly when it comes to licensing and other legal minutia. _________________________ Guest post by Dae Bogan of…
What’s Not To Like About Facebook’s (Non-Existent) Music Licenses
Owing to their ability to duck behind DMCA ‘safe harbor’ rules, Facebook has been able to get along without paying royalties on the music which, undeniably, add an appreciable amount of value to the platform. This could change though, with Facebook finally headed to the negotiation table. ____________________________ Guest post…
What Composers, Musicians, Should Know About The Proposed Tax Reform Bill
Recently introduced to the House of Representatives, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" has buried within its pages legislation that could, depending on how the bill develops, dramatically impact the careers of artists and musicians – potentially for the worse. ____________________ Guest post by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern University…