While tax season is dreaded by many, it can be a particularly trying time for those making a living in the music business. In fact some artists simply don’t bother paying taxes at all, which can lead to devastating consequences. Here we look at how to prepare for tax day…
Category archives: Publishing & Songwriting
Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid
An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not without critics, the bill has received widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of the nation’s antiquated music licensing laws….
6 Music Collaborations That Can Expand Your Audience
The music business tends to lend itself to collaborations in ways that can benefit all parties involved. In this piece, CD Baby’s Chris Robley details six different types of collaboration which can help artists grow their fanbase. _____________________________ By Chris Robley of CD Baby from their DIY Musician blog Musical…
Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Empower ‘Troll’ Rightscorp, says Mike Masnik
Two music industry backed lawsuits to force ISPs to do more to fight copyright infringement are moving forward. But these lawsuits also empower Rightscorp, according to Techdirt’s Mike Masnick, who labels the company a "copyright troll" that "floods ISPs with claims of infringement tied to ‘settlement’ offers." ___________________________ By Mike…
Music Publishers Win Major Victory vs Wolfgang’s Vault
After nearly three years in court, music publishers Sony/ATV, EMI, Warner/Chappell, ABKCO, peermusic, Spirit Music and Imagem Music scored a major win in their ongoing efforts against live music archive Wolfgang’s Vault. The copyrights in the lawsuit include songs by members of The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Talking Heads,…
Why The Music Business Favors Night Owls
While many industries are structured in a way which benefits the early risers among, the music business is one of few populated largely by night owls. Here we look at why the business caters to night dwellers and why can be a scheduling challenge for all of us. ___________________ Guest…
Why The Music Business Favors Night Owls
While many industries are structured in a way which benefits the early risers among, the music business is one of few populated largely by night owls. Here we look at why the business caters to night dwellers and why can be a scheduling challenge for all of us. ___________________ Guest…
Multi-Platinum, SESAC Songwriter Of The Year Jim Brickman Launches Songwriter Bootcamp
Multi-platinum selling songwriter, two time Grammy nominee and SESAC Songwriter of The Year, Jim Brickman has announced his inaugural Bootcamp for Songwriters, to be held the weekend of July 26 to 29, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim Brickman’s Bootcamp for Songwriters will bring together poets, lyricists and musicians to grow…
Looking To Be Successful In Music? Think Of It Like Your Job
While ability and good intuition are certainly assets when it comes to finding success in the music industry, a proper mind set and commitment to putting in the necessary blood, sweat, and tears is also needed when it comes to coming out on top in today DIY-driven music business. _______________________________…
Record Deal Advances Skyrocketing (If You’re A Hip Hop Artist)
In the recent past, the contraction of the music industry took record company’s advances with it, to the point where artists would often opt out of record deals altogether. It looks like this belt-tightening may be coming to an end however, at least where hip hop is concerned. _____________________ Guest…