Know Your Rights: Musician’s Simple Guide To Digital Royalties
Far too many artists who release brilliant music are ultimately unaware of how the system works when it comes to collecting royalties on said music, and consequently run the risk. Continue reading
Industry Bomb Thrower Merck Mercuriadis On Disrupting The Music Business [INTERVIEW]
In this edition of 'In the Hot Seat' with Larry LeBlanc, he speaks with music industry heavy-hitter and publishing pariah Merck Mercuriadis about how he's shaking up the music business. Continue reading
The Number One Cause Of Burnout For People In Music
As with many high-stress creative industries, burnout plagues the music business, and has brought down many an aspiring young artist – but it doesn't have to be that way! Here. Continue reading
Live Show Set List Submission: Are You Getting All Your Royalty Money?
As a songwriter, having your songs performed in public presents an opportunity for you to collect royalty money, a valuable source of income. But how can you be sure you're. Continue reading
Victory In Europe: Two Year War Over Copyright Directive Has Begun
With the passage of new copyright legislation in Europe, many are assuming that Big Tech will finally be held accountable to the new laws, but Chris Castle takes a somewhat. Continue reading
Ramones Lyrics, Music Industry Metrics [Glenn Peoples]
As profitability returns to the recorded music industry, Glenn Peoples found some unexpected wisdom from one of the world's greatest punk outfits, The Ramones. He draws lessons from the punk. Continue reading
8 Surprising Statistics Shaping The Music Industry
Brant David McLaughlin of Music Industry Insights breaks down eight music industry statistics, revealing some unexpected areas of growth, as well as. some indicators as to where the industry as. Continue reading
BUSINESS OF INDIE: Beggars Expands in US • Oh Boy Signs Waldon • Daptone’s 100th • Verve Promotes • More
In this week's Business Of Indie, Beggars Music Group expands US operations, John Prines Oh Boy Records signs Kelsey Waldon. Daptone releases 100th 45, Verve label group promotes execs and. Continue reading
Indie Artists Alexis Saski Writes Her Own Future
In this piece, Dave Deals walks us through how Nashville artist Alexis Saski risked it all by turning her back on a compromising label to pursue an independent music career. Continue reading
Tencent Music Requires You Pay To Stream Current Music – Will This Catch On?
In an effort to increase its profitability, Chinese streaming giant Tencent has begun experimenting with limiting the amount of current hit music which its customers can access for free. Given. Continue reading
Top Playlist Curator Shares #1 Mistake That Artists Make Pitching Their Music
As playlists popularity continues to grow, being able to successfully pitch music to playlists becomes more important, as well. Here, a sought-after rock playlist curator explains the number one mistake. Continue reading
