Unless you’re writing music purely for your own delight, fostering a strong connection with your fans should be a top priority as an artist. Besides simply the substance of the music itself, we here look at three essential ways in which artists can cultivate a connect with fans. ______________________________ Guest…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
What Artists Get Paid By Spotify Direct Deal
Spotify has recently begun not only allowing artists to directly upload their content to the streaming service, but also cutting directly deals with artists. Here we take a closer look at what exactly artists, labels, and Spotify all get out of these deals. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of…
BMI Files Rate Court Action Against Concert Promoters
BMI has filed against the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA) in the U.S. Rate Court. The performing rights organization says it has been negotiating with NACPA for five years to agree on new rates when BMI member songs are performed publicly. BMI wants to increase what its members receive…
Industry Reacts To Music Modernization Act House Passage: SoundExchange, BMI, NMPA, More
The "Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act” passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday night and is on its way to the President for a final signature. Widely praised by the industry, the leaders of music trade groups and others were quick to react. SoundExchange President and CEO…
Effective Spotify Strategies For New Artists
Spotify is an important strategic component to keep in mind for you next musical release, and releasing your music on the streaming service requires a significant amount of careful pre-production in order to be executed effectively. Here we look at how new artists should craft and carry out an effective…
Music Modernization Act Passes House, Trump Signature Next
The Music Modernization Act has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on a unanimous vote after passing in the Senate last week. The bill, which brings music copyright law and royalties into the digital age, now heads to President Trump for his likely signature. Now called the Orrin G….
Going Full Time: How One Musician Took The Leap [INTERVIEW]
In this recent article, Chris Robley looks at the case study of musician Laini Marenick, who decided to quit her day job and pursue life as a full-time musician. Here she discusses the rewards and challenges of life as professional artist. _________________________________ By Chris Robley of CDBaby from the DIY…
Understanding The Music Modernization Act: Highlights And Benefits For Artists, Songwriters
A massive piece of legislation, the Music Modernization Act has, at long last, finally passed through both the House and the Senate. Here entertainment industry lawyer Wallace Collins looks at what some of highlights and benefits will be for artists and songwriters as the the bill takes effect. ________________________________ By…
3 Steps To Proving Plagiarism Of Your Song
Many songwriters, particularly those just starting out, may live in constant fear of their creative work being stolen from them, a fear which the music industry’s constant stream of litigation helps perpetuate. The reality is that this kind of plagiarism, at least when perpetrated deliberately, is a little harder to…
Attracting More Views On Your SoundCloud Releases
For musicians, growing a solid reputation on SoundCloud is key, as the platform provides opportunities to take their work to the next level, although the way in which they manage their account can often have as much of an impact on their success as the music itself. ________________________ Guest post…