Category archives: publishing

#RIP Tommy Page [Bill Werde]

Thomas Alden "Tommy" Page (May 24, 1970 – March 3, 2017) had experienced music industry from every angle. Page started his career with a 1990 hit single "I’ll Be Your Everything," but when on to serve as the publisher of Billboard and as an executive at both Warner Music and…

The Downsides Of Releasing Music Often Instead Of Rarely

In this second installment of a two-part series, Hugh McIntyre explores how the timing and frequency with which you as an artist release music can effect the success of said release, and your career as whole. In part two, he examines the disadvantages inherent in releasing music too often. __________________________…

Apple Claims To Be Leading Way On Song Metadata To "Ensure Songwriters Get Paid"

Often known for it’s progressive behavior in the tech industry, Apple is taking steps to encourage artists to get their music’s copyright registered with one of several relevant publishing organizations although one organization, the U.S. Copyright Office is conspicuously absent from this list. ______________________ Guest post by Chris Castle of…

The Real Costs of Music Publishing

Let’s talk about running a music publishing company. Whether you are just starting, or operating a publisher as we speak, it is important to know when and why to spend money. Here are some estimates of what it takes to start and operate your own music publisher: *Includes health benefits…

SoundCloud Informs Man He Must Remove His Account Of 8 Years After Name Is Trademarked By Someone Else

Owing to complex and critically flawed copyright laws, SoundCloud recently issued a notice to one of its users, someone who has had an account since the late 00s, that having an account under their name, was somehow in violation of copyright. _____________________________ Guest Post by Mike Masnick on Techdirt I’ve…

This Fortnight in Music Supervision & Sync: Awards Shows, Subarus, Shazam, So Much More

A complete run through of the latest and greatest in sync licensing and music supervision in in film, tv, gaming and much more over the past fortnight, courtesy of Synchblog. Film and TV Who will win best song at The Oscars? Popularity helps (The New York Times) When choosing best…