Artist’s Pandora SoundExchange payments now go directly to UMG

Since SoundExchange’s inception in 2003, 50% of song royalties from Pandora have been paid directly to artists after the digital PRO takes a 4.6% administrative fee. But artists whose records. Continue reading

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National Music Publisher’s Assn. walks away from TikTok, likely forever [Full text of NMPA letter to members]

TikTok’s music troubles took a bad turn Wednesday when the National Music Publisher’s Association (NMPA) sent a letter to members stating that it was not renewing its licensing deal with the social platform…..

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UMG Publishing and TikTok send dueling messages to Songwriters [Full Text]

With thousands of songs by major and independent artists who are not signed to Universal for recording or publishing now muted in the battle between the music giant and TikTok, both sides stepped up to the bully pulpit with dueling messages to songwriters and the music industry this week…..

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A brief History of Hit Songwriters you’ve probably never heard of

Recent Hypebot stories about how songwriters ar mocking low streaming roaylty rates and Tiffany Red shining a light on unfair song splits, serve as reminders of how much songwriters are the unsung hero’s of the music business….

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Songwriters mock low streaming royalty rates in new video

One of the tragedies of the streaming age is that even hit songwriters are finding it hard to earn a living in the age of streaming…..

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MLC to distribute $400M more to Songwriters, Publishers after final royalty rate determination

The MLC announced that songwriters and music publishers should expect additional payments for 2021-2022 from a total of nearly $400 million underpayments from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and other music streamers…..

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MUSIC BUSINESS NEWS: $400M for songwriters, publishers • Tidal devalued $132M •AFM TV, Film deal • Soros saves Audacy • More

MONDAY 2.26.23 • Music Business News Updated Continuously Under The MORE NEWS TAB Above

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Tiffany Red shines light on unfair songwriter and publishing splits

Many artists, including big names like Beyonce, have been accused of stealing undeserved and unearned publishing splits. Tiffany Red is calling them out…

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What do I need to do before I release a cover song?

Recording and releasing your own version of someone else’s song can be smart promotion, fun for fans, and good for your career, as long as its done right. This guide tells you everything you need to get started…

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A Songwriter’s Guide to Music Publishing

Whether you end up signing with a music publisher or are doing it yourself, all songwriters and composers should know the business side of their craft. This guide introduces even the newest of newbies to the ins and outs of music publishing….

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