Music Modernization Act Sets Stage For Songwriter, Publisher Tug Of War, says Attorney Wallace Collins

All week we've been looking at the ins and outs of the Music Modernization Act; and while the legislation has near universal support from major music trade groups and tech. Continue reading

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Spotify Finally Adds Songwriter, Producer Credits

[UPDATED] Spotify has finally added songwriter and producer credits on its desktop platform for both free and Premium users worldwide. The music streamer called this the first iteration of the. Continue reading

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How To Land A Record Deal

While many emerging artists have chosen to eschew labels, there are still a number of advantages to having the backing of a traditional label. Here we delve into how artists. Continue reading

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Landing Your First Indie Video Game Soundtrack

As a $32 billion dollar industry with serious growth projected, the PC gaming market has become a premium area for artists to pull in serious money, provided if they're willing. Continue reading

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Will Music Modernization Act Precipitate The Decline Of BMI, ASCAP, SESAC?

[UPDATED] All week week we've been exploring The Music Modernization Act currently before Congress. A consequence could be a significant decline in the importance of PROs BMI, ASCAP, GMR and. Continue reading

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U2 Copyright Infringement Case Dismissed

A New York federal judge dismissed a copyright suit claiming U2 stole a 12-second guitar solo on  its 1991 album “Achtung Baby” from a British blues guitarist's instrumental track.  

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Under Music Modernization Act Songwriters Lose Unclaimed Royalties, Meaningful Ability To Litigate

As our week long look at the Music Modernization Act continues, some see major problems, despite bipartisan support in Congress and endorsements from virtually every major music and tech trade. Continue reading

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Why Building More Rights Databases Won’t Solve The Music Industry Metadata Problem

In this piece Niclas Molinder takes a long look at the music industry's ongoing metadata problem and how the music industry as a whole needs to wake up and shift. Continue reading

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What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It?

The Music Modernization Act is poised to reshape music copyright and compensation for a generation. But what exactly is the MMA, and how will it impact songwriters and publishers?  We. Continue reading

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Could It Be Time For Inspector General To Review Copyright Office’s Administration Of Address Unknown NOIs?

In the latest development from the ongoing debacle of 'address unknown' NOIs, Chris Robley here points out the need for the copyright office to further investigate these Notices of Intent. Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE: DistroKid To Launch Publishing Administration, 300K Musicians Using Revenue Split Service

DistroKid is launching a publishing administration service. Details are still be worked out, but the new service should be available within weeks, DistroKid founder Phil Kaplan tells Hypebot. Publishing administration. Continue reading

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