Songwriting & Music Publishing
1990s music fads came and went, but today’s viral songs and stars fade even faster. Using Spotify’s Top 50 charts, Chartmetric uncovered the fleeting nature of modern pop stardom and looked at why songs are peaking faster than ever.
Alana Bonilla on 06/06/2025 in
Music Marketing |
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Comments (1) Music and tech exec Drew Thurlow offers a guide to music copyrights and royalties that breaks down four key income streams.
Alana Bonilla on 06/05/2025 in
Copyright Law |
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Comments (0) Tracking royalties can be simple with the right systems in place. This guide to Track Music Royalties and Get Paid shows how get organized, automate payouts, and ensure everyone gets paid accurately.
Alana Bonilla on 06/04/2025 in
D.I.Y. |
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Comments (0) The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) says that U.S. performing rights are broken and is demanding change. The comments came in a new letter filed with the Copyright Office which is investigating U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
Bruce Houghton on 06/03/2025 in
Live & Ticketing |
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Comments (0) Many artists miss out on big opportunities just because they don’t have lyric sheets ready. This quick guide shows why it matters and how to make one in minutes.
Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in
D.I.Y. |
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Comments (0) In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue.
Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in
Music Business |
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Comments (0) Getting songwriter credits right is crucial for making sure you get paid and recognized for your work. In this Guide to Songwriter Credits from CD Baby, find out what proper songwriter metadata is, why it’s important and how it can protect your rights.
Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2025 in
D.I.Y. |
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Comments (0) Artist advocate and musician Ari Herstand has jumped into the Spotify royalty debate which began on Hypebot earlier this week. “It’s disgraceful and slapped every emerging, independent artist in the face with this backwards policy,” wrote Herstand.
Bruce Houghton on 04/18/2025 in
D.I.Y. |
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Comments (1) Music publishing is a crucial part of running a successful indie label, and missing it means leaving money on the table. This guide to music publishing breaks down the essentials to support your artists, collect every royalty owed, and grow the smart way.
Alana Bonilla on 04/17/2025 in
Indie Music |
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Comments (0) Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.
Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in
Copyright Law |
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Comments (0) Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends all playing a role.
