Category archives: publishing

Poor Man’s Copyright: Enough To Protect Your Songs?

Traditionally, mailing one’s work to oneself was thought to be sufficient evidence of copyright, but this may not actually enough. Here we look at why you should take further steps and register your work with the Federal Copyright Office. ___________________________ Guest Post by Erin M. Jacobson on the Sonicbids Blog…

ASCAP Pays $1.75 Million to Settle DoJ Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle allegations that they had engaged in anti-competitive practices in violation of a court order. According to DoJ, ASCAP signed contracts with approximately 150 songwriters…

Independent publishers fight against market concentration – and for more streaming cash

Annette Barrett and Pierre Mossiat explain IMPF’s mission

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A Primer On Moral Rights For Musicians

Though commonplace in much or the rest of the world, laws regarding moral rights have never been properly implemented in the U.S., thereby limiting artists’ control over their work, something Congress has a chance to fix in this latest copyright review. ___________________________ Guest Post by Jonathan Bailey on the Future…

A DIY Style 12-Week Plan To Promote Your Next Album

Promoting your album by earning media attention is an excellent way to grow a fanbase, but hiring a publicist may not be in the budget for a lot of independent artist. Here we walk through a twelve week plan for effective DIY promotion. _____________________________ Guest Post by Hugh McIntyre on…