Category archives: publishing

Downtown Music CEO Sends Post-Election Letter To Staff

Here CEO of Justin Kalifowitz, CEO of Downtown Music, weighs in the impact of the election, and people’s responsibility to invest in a future they want to have, both for themselves and the industry, rather than simply playing the blame game. ____________________________ The memo below was sent to the global…

Music Publisher’s Send President-ElectTrump Their Wish List

Many in the music community have argued that the Obama administration has a too cozy relationship with tech, particularly Google. Could a Trump team be better for the music industry and the creative community? David Israelite who helms the National Music Publisher’s Association hopes so, and laid out a wish…

Composer For ‘A Clockwork Orange’ Sues Australian Creator Of ‘A Trumpwork Orange’ Parody

When determining whether or not to move forward with a lawsuit over a parody, it is important to first determine that the original work has, in some way, been negatively impacted by the parody, something which a recent ‘Trumpwork Orange’ lawsuit failed to take into account. _______________________ Guest Post by…

Trade Group Files Suit Against Azoff’s Global Music Rights On Behalf Of 10,000 Radio Stations

[UPDATED] When Irving Azoff launched Global Music Rights, he promised to battle what many see as too low payments from Pandora, YouTube and other free music streamers, and an impressive group of songwriter’s signed on. But a group representing 10,000 U.S. radio stations, say Azoff’s tactics are “anti-competitive." _____________________ By…

ASCAP Veteran Jon Bahr Joins CD Baby As VP of Music Publishing and Rights Management

[UPDATED] . Indie distributor CD Baby has been consistently expanding its artist services offerings with publishing and rights management leading the way. Now, their taking those efforts to another level with the hiring of ASCAP veteran Jon Bahr. _______________________________ Jon Bahr CD Baby has hired Jon Bahr as Vice President…

5 Alternate Ways Of Making Money From Your Music

In an era where CD sales have been replaced with a paltry streaming royalties, artists looking to make a living off of their music career must find other, alternative methods of earning money from their music. ____________________ Guest Post by Nicholas Rubright on Soundfly’s Flypaper In today’s environment where music…