Best songwriting templates
This Flashback Friday is a perennially popular post that offers songwriters three time-tested templates to jumpstart their songwriting efforts. BOOM! The muse strikes: Out of nowhere, you get a new,. Continue reading
Chris Castle looks at the hype around Copyright Royalty Board Reform
Government, like most institutions, likes to “reform” (aka fix) things. Chris Castle looks at what the current hype and unintended consequences if the buzz about reforming the Copyright Royalty Board. Continue reading
Live Nation, AEG, NACPA file appeal to reverse BMI concert rate victory
Live Nation, AEG, and the North American Concert Promoters Association (NACPA) have filed an appeal to reverse BMI’s March court victory, which set new rates that promoters must pay songwriters. Continue reading
Music Publishers hit Twitter with $250M Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
The National Music Publishers Association representing 17 major and independent music publishers, has filed a major federal copyright infringement lawsuit against Twitter for failure to license and pay for music. Continue reading
Copyright Royalty Board reform is needed now [Dr. Richard Burgess]
Congress created the Copyright Royalty Board to untangle the complexities of statutory copyright licenses and royalty distribution. But to deliver on its mission, the CRB urgently needs reform, writes Dr.. Continue reading
How AI can generate new revenue for existing music catalogs
Alongside concerns about how AI will change music and the music industry for the worse is the realization that there are many ways that it can improve it. One application. Continue reading
SoundExchange payouts pass $10B, named Music Biz Impact Award winner
SoundExchange distributions of digital music streaming royalties have passed $10 billion as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary. SoundExchange passed the $10 billion cumulative mark in direct payments to music. Continue reading
Learn 7 misunderstood facts about Music Copyright in 4 mins 44 secs [Bobby Borg]
Copyright and protecting your songs can be daunting, but as Bobby Borg proves in this 4-minute and 44-second video, it does not have to be, Bobby Borg is an author,. Continue reading
Templates for beginning songwriters
With all the current buzz around songs created by or with the help of AI, we took notice when a year old post about the craft of old-fashioned songwriting resurfaced. Continue reading
A new AI created ‘Beatles’ song is making fans cry
A new AI-created song that “reunites” Paul McCartney and John Lennon to sing a rendition of McCartney’s post-Beatles song “New” is making fans cry. The deep fake track is clearly. Continue reading
The Basics of Music Licensing
No matter your role in the music industry, knowing at least the foundation of music licensing is essential. Here is a quick guide to get you started… by Dotted Music. Continue reading
