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House Committee approves bill requiring radio to pay performer royalty

The US House Judiciary Committee has approved The American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performance royalties. All other major countries already require over-the-air broadcasters to. Continue reading

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How to get your songs to write themselves

Not every song comes together in one go, but when they do, it’s definitely a time-saver. Here are some tips on how to write music a bit more organically. by. Continue reading

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Writing music for sync compared to other songwriting

Making music for the radio or live performance is very different than writing for tv or film. Learn how. by Aaron Trumm from SoundFly One of the best ways to make. Continue reading

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Download a Music Split Sheet Template & Guide for FREE!

Songwriting splits are serious business. And if you’re contributing in some way or another to the creation of a track, you need to make sure you’re getting the proper credit. Continue reading

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RYLTY helps musicians find missing money

It’s very possible that there is unpaid money owed to you for your music. RYLTY is one of a very small group of companies working on getting artists paid. Nicholas. Continue reading

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Music sync is a mess, a new report finds

A new report takes a critical look at the disjointed business of sync clearances and identifies some solutions to the challenges facing music users and creators. The music industry celebrated. Continue reading

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5 Icebreaker games to play before you co-write a song

Sometimes writing with other people can be a bit awkward, making it difficult to get a creative flow going. Here are five icebreakers that will help you and your collaborator(s). Continue reading

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Songwriters take the win with this Copyright Office ruling

The Copyright Office may have just lifted some weight off the shoulders of songwriters all around by making sure royalties are going to the right people. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading

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SoundExchange to use Zelle and Cash App for faster payments to artists

SoundExhange has partnered with Zelle and Cash App to facilitate faster monthly royalty payments to artists. SoundExchange is among the first major music companies to implement mobile payments, a practice. Continue reading

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How to create and use Split Sheets for collaborating songwriters

Not sure how to split the ownership of a co-write? Well, look no further! Here is a quick and simple guide to how to create split sheets, so all writers. Continue reading

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Iran arrests musician as song with crowd-sourced lyrics goes viral

One of Iran’s most popular musicians has been arrested after the song he wrote using the words of ordinary Iranians voicing their anguish and anger in the wake of Mahsa. Continue reading

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