Grimes offers AI creators a 50% royalty split for using her voice
Grimes is embracing AI music at a time when most other major artists and their labels are pushing the panic button with an offer to split royalties with any AI. Continue reading
ASCAP launches Green Theme Song Contest and ASCAP @ Studio Green
In celebration of Earth Day, ASCAP has launched a Green Theme Song Contest and Studio Green @ ASCAP, an environmental sustainability initiative. Studio Green @ ASCAP is an employee-driven initiative. Continue reading
Generative AI concerns focus on Copyright, but critical legal questions linger
AI, whether used to create songs with limited human intervention or as an aid to songwriting, is a cause of great concern for many in the music industry. Beyond the. Continue reading
Songwriters demand $700M – $800M in royalties owed [Sign the petition]
The Songwriters of North America, the Music Artists Coalition, and the Black Music Action Coalition have joined in pushing for a decision on the $700-$800 million in mechanical royalties due songwriters. Continue reading
Believe acquires TuneCore music publishing partner Sentric, plots expansion
Believe has announced its acquisition of Sentric. The independent music publishing tech platform provides services for publishers, labels, and distribution companies, including Believe-owned Tunecore. Setnric is valued at $51 million.. Continue reading
BMI wins 138% rate increase and more in Live Nation, AEG court battle
BMI scored a victory for its songwriters in the Southern District Court of New York yesterday. The PRO’s long-running battle with Live Nation, AEG, and the North American Concert Promoters. Continue reading
How Spotify pays Songwriters [VIDEO]
One of the questions that Spotify For Artists says is asked most often is: How do artists and songwriters get paid? In this short video, they break it down. For. Continue reading
Eno, Jacob Collier, and others name the Earth as co-writer of songs
Brian Eno, Jacob Collier, Dave and Stormzy producer Fraser T Smith, and Anna Calviare are among a growing group of musicians naming the Earth as a co-writer of their music. Continue reading
Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act reintroduced in Congress
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress designed to help independent musicians, technicians, songwriters, and producers by allowing them to deduct 100% of recording expenses in the year incurred. Continue reading
Supreme Court eyes Section 230 ruling that could be BAD for musicians
This week the U.S. Supreme Court began arguments on the Gonzalez and Taamneh cases, and their rulings either could dial back or eliminate existing protections that web platforms have from. Continue reading
How do Spotify royalties work?
While many argue that Spotify royalties should be higher, the specifics of how those royalties are calculated aren’t always well understood. This week’s Hypebot Flashback Friday post answers that question.. Continue reading
