#cancelspotify A growing group of songwriters are taking to social media to urge users to #cancelspotify in protest of the streamer’s decision to challenge a US Copyright Royalty Board decision to raise streaming payments to songwriters 44% over the next 5 years. Yesterday dozens of top songwriters called out Spotify…
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Songwriting Splits: What They Are And Why You Need to Agree On Them Now
As an increasing number of modern releases feature more and more songwriters, the importance songwriting splits and their legal value becomes increasingly important. Here we look at exactly what these splits are and how they should be arranged to avoid headaches and conflict down the road. ________________________________ Guest post by…
What Music Journalists Definitely DO NOT Want To See In Your Press Release
Whether or not music will even give your music the time of day is massively dependent on the quality fo your press release. Getting press coverage is hard enough, but falling into any of the following pitfalls practically guarantees your music will be panned by music journalisms gatekeepers. _____________________________ Guest…
A Beginner’s Guide To Making Your Live Stage Performance Unforgettable
While many DIY artists trying to take their career to the next level focus on their online persona or their creative output, many neglect what is an essential element of becoming a better musician: the live performance. Here we break down some essential tips for ensuring you have develop a…
SoundExchange Sues Music Choice For Royalty Underpayment
SoundExchange today filed a lawsuit against cable music platform Music Choice over underpaid royalties. The action comes after an audit of Music Choice’s royalty statements. SoundExchange Senior Vice President and General Counsel Colin Rushing issued the following statement about the lawsuit: "Music Choice’s actions reflect a persistent effort to avoid…
YouTube Music Had 3X Better 1st Week Than Spotify In India
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and global head of music Lyor Cohen are in India to celebrate the launch of YouTube Music there and announce that the app was downloaded 3 million times in its first week. That’s 3 times more than Spotify, who had 1 million signups during its first…
Staying In Love With The Craft Of Songwriting
As with so many creative arts, songwriting can often be an incredibly frustrating experience, and it can be easy for you to lose your inspiration and forget your love of the craft when compositional process grinds to a halt. Here we look at how to rekindle the fire and maintain…
Soundcloud Adds Virtual DJ Integration
Soundcloud has added Virtual DJ so that Soundcloud Go+ subscribers can use the streamer’s 200 million track catalog in their live DJ sets. Soundcloud announced a similar partnership with Serato’s DJ Pro 2.1 or DJ Lite 1.1. Here is how the new integration works. Download and log in to Virtual…
‘You Have Used Us,’ Spotify Secret Genius Songwriters Tell CEO Daniel Ek [Full Letter]
Nile Rogers, Frank Dukes, Teddy Geiger and Babyface Edwards were among the dozens Spotify Genius Award nominated songwriters who signed an open letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over the streamer’s decision to challenge a US Copyright Royalty Board ruling that guaranteed songwriters a 44% increase in streaming royalties. Google,…
8 Inspirational Books For The DIY Musician’s Shelf
The ability to learn and grow is one of the most valuable skills a DIY musician can cultivate, and while there are certainly an abundance of online resources, one can’t overlook the informational and inspirational value provided by the old school resource of books. __________________________ Guest post by Angela Mastrogiacomo…