
SoundExchange & Neighboring Rights Explained
In this continuation of Disc Makers’ series on music copyright and royalties, CEO Tony van Veen dives into the concept of neighboring rights and how the organization SoundExchange tackles tracking. Continue reading

SoundCloud Now Offers Dolby Audio Mastering
In a bid to distinguish itself from other streamers, SoundCloud is looking to offer more features to creators. Most recently, the platform is unveiling a new mastering service powered by. Continue reading

Revolutionary Approach To Home Studio Collaboration In The Lockdown Era and Beyond
Right before the music industry ground to a halt as a result of the pandemic, Gary Gray was, fortuitously enough, working on developing a workflow system that allowed clients and. Continue reading

Ladder Up: How To Connect Your Music To Something Big
Here music industry veteran and consultant Bobby Borg chats with Jeff Hirsch, founder and president of The Right Brain studio about strategies for branding and successfully connecting your music to. Continue reading

Activating Local Music Fans In Advance Of The 2020 Presidential Election With #iVoted’s Emily White
In this piece, we hear from music and entertainment industry veteran Emily White on how she’s using music data analytics to help activate music fans in the lead up to. Continue reading

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BeApp, Coca-Cola and New Hybrid Models For Streaming Concerts
The need for live concert streaming options for both musicians and fans has triggered a plethora of pivots, expansions, and startups each promising a unique solution. BeApp and its CEO. Continue reading

Spotify [NYSE: SPOT] Up 8% After UMG Deal Announcement
Spotify stock was up as much as 8.05% in early morning trading Monday after the music streamer announced a new multi-year global licensing deal with Universal Music Group. MORE: Spotify,. Continue reading

Lizzo, Kali Uchis, Ellie Goulding $6M Lawsuit To Test If COVID Is Legal Grounds To Cancel Concerts
A $6 million lawsuit between Virgin Fest LA and the mighty William Morris Endeavor Agency will test whether concert cancellations due to the coronavirus trigger the force majeure provision found. Continue reading