The vote by the EU Parliament Thursday to open debate on Article 13, sweeping legislation that revamps copyright law, is seen as a setback for the music industry. But what is exactly is Article 13 and what does today’s vote mean for musicians and the music industry? What Is Article…
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Stem Offers Digital Music Distribution Alternative
Founded in 2015, Stem.is is a unique digital aggregator which submits your music to all major streaming services and, unlike most other digital aggregators, has a more streamlined payment process, meaning you and your collaborators can earn royalties with fewer accounting hassles. ______________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music…
Music Industry Reacts To Today’s Article 13 Defeat
UPDATED: The EU Parliament voted Thursday to open debate on Article 13, sweeping legislation that revamps copyright law in the European Union, putting more onus on the likes of YouTube and Facebook to police user generated content. The vote, which opens the door for amendments that could weaken the bill,…
1300 Musicians, Trade Groups Push For Article 13 Adoption Today, Big Tech Disagrees
UPDATE 2: 1300 recording artists including Sir Paul McCartney, Plácido Domingo, James Blunt and Max Martin, as well as most industry trade groups are urging the European Parliament to support the Article 13 EU Copyright Directive today. But big tech disagrees. The vote will take place on today, Thursday July…
Average Musician Is Earning Less Than Ever [New Study]
In some unfortunate although perhaps not surprising recent news, a new study has revealed that, apart from those operating at the top rung of the business, the average musician is now pulling down less income from their work than ever before. ________________________________ Guest post by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0…
Getting The Most Out Of Criticism Of Your Music
Humans, for the most part, don’t often take criticism particularly well, and having someone pass judgement on your music can seem especially personal. Here we look at how make the most out of criticism and turn it into a positive source for growth. _______________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire of…
Music Industry’s Nonsense ‘Myth Busting’ About EU’s Censorship Machines Essentially Just Saying ‘Nuh-uh’ Repeatedly
ALTERNATIVE VIEW: In this op-ed, Mike Masnick busts the myth busting of major EU publishers who were attempting to counteract criticism of the EU’s Copyright Directive’s Article 11 "link tax", and why he believes its effects would be so detrimental. ___________________________________ Op-ed by Mike Masnick of Techdirt A few weeks…
Nile Rodgers Elected Songwriters Hall Of Fame Chairman
Chic founder, producer and songwriter Nile Rodgers, who was nominated to the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, has been elected as the Chairman of the organization. He was elected by the in a unanimous vote at the annual board meeting. Rodgers will serve as Chairman for a three-year…
GENIUS: A Lyric Community Every Musician, Fan Should Join
Ben Gross, Chief Strategy Officer from Genius.com, joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. The Genius community has grown into an influential force of over 2 million contributors, editors and musicians who discuss and deconstruct their favorite songs. As a result of their collective music…
5 Reasons To Record, Release You Own Cover Songs
Given the time and energy which it takes to record new music, along with the challenges facing the format of the conventional album, artists looking to make splash should consider the advantages of a well crafted cover. Here we explore why. ______________________ Guest post by Patrick McGuire from the Landr…