American Idol Doesn’t Produce Hitmakers: Here’s The Proof
Many musicians tend to have little respect for musical contest shows like American Idol, viewing it as a shortcut to success. The success may be somewhat exaggerated however, with new. Continue reading
Spotify, Google, Amazon Can’t Seem To Find The Beatles To License Their Music
In this latest chapter of the "address unknown" saga, Google, Amazon and Spotify are apparently unable to locate Paul McCartney or John Lennon in the public records of the Copyright. Continue reading
Finding A Music Publicist You Can Trust
When deciding on a music publicist to promote your music, you will doubtless think of the many horror stories circulating in the industry of artists who were ripped off or. Continue reading
NOI Copyright Loophole Costs Songwriters, Protects Tech [Chris Castle]
There has been much talk surrounding the "mass NOI" issue stemming from the loophole, allowed by the copyright office, which allows tech companies to profit from works without obtaining a. Continue reading
Guide To Getting A Summer Festival Gig
With summer on its way, that means festival season is almost upon us, and bands and artists are looking to land coveted spots at this year's biggest outdoor parties. Here. Continue reading
Marvin Gaye Estate Wins $5.3M ‘Blurred Lines’ Appeal
A US appeals court let stand a $5.3 million judgment awarded to the Marvin Gaye estate over infringement of Gaye's 1977 song 'Got To Give It Up,' by songwriters Robin. Continue reading
5 Reasons Small Blogs Can Launch A Music Career
While the front page of Pitchfork or the AP may be where most artists would like to see themselves, the reality is that these major blogs are likely out of. Continue reading
How Retargeting Ads Can Help You Sell More Concert Tickets
An ad "following" you is familiar to any consumer who's used the internet in the past five years and, while irritating on the one hand, this form of marketing can. Continue reading