Smokey Robinson Gives Moving Defense Of Artists Rights At Hearing Over Music Modernization Act
Singer songwriter Smokey Robinson too the stage in a somewhat different capacity recently to act as a moving and powerful advocate for artists' rights, delivering a passionate defense to the. Continue reading
Want To Write Music For TV? 4 Tips For Producers
Writing music for TV can be a great way to make steady money in the music industry, all the while exercising your creativity and getting your music heard. Here we. Continue reading
Rap vs Pap: Dr Dre Loses Trademark Battle With Gynecologist Dr Drai
In a surprising clash of music and medicine, Dr. Dre faced defeat at the conclusion of a trademark battle he waged against Pennsylvania OB/GYN Dr. Drai, with the former rapper. Continue reading
10K Radio Stations File BMI Lawsuit To Pay Songwriters Less, PRO Responds
The Radio Music License Committee, which represents more than 10,000 commercial radio stations in the US, has filed a petition in the federal rate court to resolve its ongoing rate. Continue reading
Senators Back Music Modernization Act
A bipartisan wave of support from the Senate Judiciary Committee washed over the Music Modernization Act, legislation introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah, raising hope of bringing the laws. Continue reading
No Artist, Writer Credits For Cover Or Live Videos, YouTube Spokesperson Confirms
YouTube announced yesterday that it has added "music in this video" artist, songwriter and publisher credits to more than half a billion videos. But our sample of music videos revealed. Continue reading
YouTube Adds Artist, Songwriter Credits To 500M Videos
YouTube has added "music in this video" artist, songwriter and publishers credits to more than half a billion videos. In addition to official music videos, the credits are being added. Continue reading
Guide To Independently Selling 25,000 Albums
In this piece Sunny Stuart Winter chats with UK based 'ninja rapper' Shaodow, a highly motivated musical entrepreneur who has found remarkable success in selling his album to fans, all. Continue reading
3 Sites To Help You Determine Your Brand
While most musicians would rather focus their artistry on what they do best (music) there are a number of visual components when it comes to building the branding necessary to. Continue reading
13 Must-Use Instagram Tools For Event Marketers
Instagram is rapidly emerging from the pack as one of the best platforms on which to reach potential event goers, as well to directly drive ticket sales. Here we look. Continue reading
