The Music Modernization Act (MMA) requires that the US Office of Copyright review the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) designation as the sole conduit of digital music royalties to songwriters and music publishers every five years…..
Discover how Tom Moore of Dots Per Inch Music has given so many eclectic and unique artists a foundation to thrive and how he got to where he is today…..
In this oversaturated music market, artists face endless challenges in getting their music heard on platforms like Spotify. To overcome these hurdles, you first need to identify and understand them….
Music publishers are up in arms as Spotify’s latest lyrics and video features push the boundaries of copyright laws and their deals with music publishers, potentially costing creators millions in royalties…..
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with last week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from the high cost of fandom to Spotify getting taken to court and grants for small live music venues…
It was a busy week by any definition, and the music industry was no exception, from the Kendrick and Drake feud to musicians missing millions in unpaid royalties and more…
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has filed a lawsuit against Spotify, seeking what it says are unpaid royalties due under its compulsory mechanical blanket license…..
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