Feed adds 23M Downtown tracks to Adaptr startup music licensing service
B2B music licensing service Feed Media Group has added Downtown Music Services to its Adaptr subscription-based platform that simplifies how startups license music. Adaptr preclears both publishing and performance rights. Continue reading
Taylor Swift gives masterclass in songwriting at NSAI Awards
Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for the Songwriter Of The Decade at the Nashville Songwriters Association International 2022 Songwriter Awards was also a mini-mastrer class in songwriting. Swift shared how she. Continue reading
Americana Music Awards go to Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings & more – a full list of winners
The Americana music community came together to celebrate its own last night at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with Allison Russell, Brandi Carlile, and Billy Strings among those taking home 2022 honors.. Continue reading
How making playlists can improve your songwriting
Who knew that your everyday shower mix could actually help you write your next big hit? Here’s how… by RAMITA ARORA of SoundFly Whether you hate or love song playlists, whether you. Continue reading
Semisonic’s Dan Wilson on surviving the industry as a songwriter
From “Closing Time” to writing with Adele and Carole King, Wilson explains the small strategies he’s learned to turn musical roadblocks into great songs. by Ron Hart of Spotify For. Continue reading
5 crucial things you need to note for every song you write
Ready to take the song you just wrote to the next level? First, you need to make sure you have these 5 things… by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog On. Continue reading
Songwriter streaming royalty rate increase explained
Good news for songwriters! Just last week, a new increase in songwriting royalty rates was announced. Here’s what it means… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you think that. Continue reading
Music Streamers, Songwriters, Publishers agree on new royalty increase
[UPDATED] The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), Nashville Songwriters Association Int’l (NSAI), and the Digital Media Association (DiMA) have agreed on slightly higher U.S. royalty rates for songwriters and music. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Soundstripe adds $9M • Chordal launches collaborative rights platform • Elektra promotes marketers
Soundstripe, a provider of royalty-free music, video, and sound effects for creators, has raised $9 million in Series B financing. The company will use the funding to invest in new. Continue reading
How to balance quality and quantity as a songwriter
Is it more important to have a long list of songs on hand or to write chart-toppers? In this post, learn about when either quality or quantity comes first and. Continue reading
