Most streaming platforms have seen their share of woes, but perhaps none more so than TIDAL, which has been plagued with a flagging user base and numerous legal issues. A new partnership with Sprint could change things around for the platform, however, and give TIDAL a fighting chance. ___________________________ Guest…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
How The European Union Copyright Reform Could Change The Music Business For The Worse
While YouTube certainly has received plenty of negative attention from the music industry over the years, due in large part to its failure to pay fair royalties to artists. It has a least been good for promoting music discovery thanks in large part to user generated content, something which Bobby…
Music Modernization Act Vote Unlikely Today [UPDATE]
UPDATE: The Music Modernization Act is being fast tracked for a voice vote in the Senate. It’s a bold strategy that could backfire if even one Senator votes no. Despite earlier reports, it is now unlikely that the vote will happen today. The Music Modernization Act, which overhauls copyright and…
Stop Fans In Their Tracks With These Promo Tools
While you may think you have everything ready to go for a release as far as your marketing campaign and advertising plan are concerned, getting the attention of fans (or potential fans) can sometimes require an extra push. Here we look at promo tools that will grab consumers by the…
AmericanaFest 2018: NoiseTrade Songsmith Social [INTERVIEW]
In celebration of AmericanaFest 2018, Noisetrade here conducts a group interview with artists including Amanda Shires, Tommy Emmanuel, Erik Koskinen, Them Coulee Boys about the festival and the genre itself. _______________________________ Guest post by Will Hodge of NoiseTrade We’re celebrating AmericanaFest 2018 in Nashville this week by throwing our very…
Spotify, Nielsen Deal May Mean More Money For Artists
One of the most valuable types of data for artists and labels is demographic information on exactly who is listening to their music. This is why a new deal being struck between Spotify and Nielsen Research could have implications for not just advertisers, but also artists. _____________________________ Guest post by…
One Step Closer For The Music Modernization Act
In this op-ed, Jeffrey Bennett of SAG-AFTRA and Mitch Glazier of the RIAA decry the recent questionable actions of SiriusXM and encourage those involved in the music industry to help the Music Modernization Act’s progress forward. __________________________ By Jeffrey Bennett, Chief Deputy General Counsel, SAG-AFTRA and Mitch Glazier, President, RIAA…
Challenge Of Posting Classical Music Without Copyright Violation: A Glimpse Of The Future?
Despite the composers having died hundreds of years before the concept of copyright violation had even appeared on scene, performers are now finding it difficult to post their performances of the classical works online without receiving notices of copyright infringement, fraudulent though they may be. __________________________ Guest post by Bobby…
How To Use Samples In Your Tracks Without Ruining The Mix
Samples are an incredible tool at all levels of music production, opening up all kinds of new creative horizons. However, they can be confusing and difficult to implement effectively. Here we explore how to use samples the proper way. _______________________ Guest post by J’vlyn d’Ark of Soundfly’s Flypaper Samples are…
ASCAP Announces 2019 ‘I Create Music’ EXPO Dates, Releases 60 Hours Of 2018 Video
ASCAP has announced that the 14th edition of its signature “I Create Music” EXPO, will return to the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on May 2 – 4, 2019. The PRO also announced the release of 60+ hours of video of panels and performances from the 2018 conference. The…