Average Musician Is Earning Less Than Ever [New Study]
In some unfortunate although perhaps not surprising recent news, a new study has revealed that, apart from those operating at the top rung of the business, the average musician is. Continue reading
Getting The Most Out Of Criticism Of Your Music
Humans, for the most part, don't often take criticism particularly well, and having someone pass judgement on your music can seem especially personal. Here we look at how make the. Continue reading
Music Industry’s Nonsense ‘Myth Busting’ About EU’s Censorship Machines Essentially Just Saying ‘Nuh-uh’ Repeatedly
ALTERNATIVE VIEW: In this op-ed, Mike Masnick busts the myth busting of major EU publishers who were attempting to counteract criticism of the EU's Copyright Directive's Article 11 "link tax", and. Continue reading
Nile Rodgers Elected Songwriters Hall Of Fame Chairman
Chic founder, producer and songwriter Nile Rodgers, who was nominated to the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, has been elected as the Chairman of the organization. He was elected. Continue reading
GENIUS: A Lyric Community Every Musician, Fan Should Join
Ben Gross, Chief Strategy Officer from Genius.com, joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. The Genius community has grown into an influential force of over. Continue reading
5 Reasons To Record, Release You Own Cover Songs
Given the time and energy which it takes to record new music, along with the challenges facing the format of the conventional album, artists looking to make splash should consider. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran Sued For $100M Over ‘Let’s Get It On’ / ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Similarities
Structured Asset Ales, a part owner of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” is suing Ed Sheeran for $100 million after being blocked from a similar lawsuit brought by other. Continue reading
The Art Of Selling Music With Words
With the acknowledgment that selling music is hard and there are no silver bullets, this article helps to outline what some of the challenges are in selling music with your. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis’ Hipgnosis Fund Raises $260M For Song Acquisitions, IPO Next
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd has raised $260 million in a private offering and is expected to IPO in the coming weeks. The fund, led by veteran artist manager Merck Mercuriadis, will. Continue reading