Questlove has been added to keynote this year’s ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO. ASCAP Chairman of the Board and President Paul Williams will interview the drummer, DJ, producer, author and member of The Roots, who will also recieve an ASCAP Creative Voice Award. The honor is presented to members whose…
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Guide To Becoming A Session Musician [Video]
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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Record Store Day • iHeart Submissions • Reviver Adds Imprint • Music AI • More
In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, we preview this weekend’s Record Store Day, indie submissions to iHeartRadio via A2IM, Reviver adds an imprint, music + AI and more. Like Hypebot’s More News section, The Business Of Indie is nestled under its own Indie tab at the top…
Choosing The Right Rewards For Your Patronage, Crowdfunding Campaigns
For any crowdfunding campaign to be successful, it’s important to have the kind of enticing rewards that will actually motivate fans to donate or become patrons. In this piece we look at some key tips for choosing rewards that will maximize your crowdfunding revenue. ______________________________ Guest post by Randy Chertkow…
Songwriting Splits: What They Are And Why You Need to Agree On Them Now
As an increasing number of modern releases feature more and more songwriters, the importance songwriting splits and their legal value becomes increasingly important. Here we look at exactly what these splits are and how they should be arranged to avoid headaches and conflict down the road. ________________________________ Guest post by…
What Music Journalists Definitely DO NOT Want To See In Your Press Release
Whether or not music will even give your music the time of day is massively dependent on the quality fo your press release. Getting press coverage is hard enough, but falling into any of the following pitfalls practically guarantees your music will be panned by music journalisms gatekeepers. _____________________________ Guest…
SoundExchange Sues Music Choice For Royalty Underpayment
SoundExchange today filed a lawsuit against cable music platform Music Choice over underpaid royalties. The action comes after an audit of Music Choice’s royalty statements. SoundExchange Senior Vice President and General Counsel Colin Rushing issued the following statement about the lawsuit: "Music Choice’s actions reflect a persistent effort to avoid…
Staying In Love With The Craft Of Songwriting
As with so many creative arts, songwriting can often be an incredibly frustrating experience, and it can be easy for you to lose your inspiration and forget your love of the craft when compositional process grinds to a halt. Here we look at how to rekindle the fire and maintain…
‘You Have Used Us,’ Spotify Secret Genius Songwriters Tell CEO Daniel Ek [Full Letter]
Nile Rogers, Frank Dukes, Teddy Geiger and Babyface Edwards were among the dozens Spotify Genius Award nominated songwriters who signed an open letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over the streamer’s decision to challenge a US Copyright Royalty Board ruling that guaranteed songwriters a 44% increase in streaming royalties. Google,…
8 Inspirational Books For The DIY Musician’s Shelf
The ability to learn and grow is one of the most valuable skills a DIY musician can cultivate, and while there are certainly an abundance of online resources, one can’t overlook the informational and inspirational value provided by the old school resource of books. __________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo…