Category archives: publishing

Mass Appeal expands into music publishing after striking JV deal with Pulse

Pulse’s signings include D.R.A.M., Starrah, El-P of Run The Jewels and Gallant
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How To Slum As A Rock Critic, Like The Rock Critics Before You

In this piece David Gerard looks at the collective state of music journalism today, bemoaning its content and quality, but also looking that potential merits of critical music writing, both now and throughout the history of the music business. _______________________________ Guest post by David Gerard of Rocknerd Sometimes you see…

Guide To Department of Justice Ruling On 100% Licensing

A new ruling from the Department of Justice has confused many in the industry, from songwriters to publishers and even some lawyers. Here we break down the new ruling in a helpful chart, giving you a better idea of where you stand depending on your level of involvement with a…

Matt Epp & Faouzia Take Top Honors At International Songwriting Competition

The International Songwriting Competition has announced that Canadian musician Matt Epp and Morocco-born Manitoba-raised Faouzia have won the contest’s grand prize for 2016 for their co-written song “The Sound Ft. Faouzia.” The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) said that Matt Epp was inspired to write the chorus of the winning entry…

Jon Platt hails Warner/Chappell songwriters after bumper awards season

Publisher’s boss says Skepta is a ‘groundbreaking songwriter’ with ‘exceptional talent’
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