The Album Is DEAD, But Not Everyone Believes It

While creating an album has for many bands and artists been a cornerstone of artistic accomplishment over the years, our shift to a predominantly playlist based culture means that we're. Continue reading

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How To Give Constructive Music Feedback: 5 Tips

As musician orbiting in a creative community, you will likely be asked to give constructive critical feedback on your peers music something which, if done correctly, can be valuable to. Continue reading

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Is The Music Modernization Act Ready For Prime Time?

The higher ups are, it seems, eager to rush the Music Modernization Act through the U.S. Congress as quickly as possible, with little opportunity for public comment. Chris Castle poignantly. Continue reading

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Clickamix Launches Pre-cleared Music Platform For Sports

[UPDATED] Clickamix believes that unlicensed use of music in sports is a $670 million untapped revenue stream. As a solution, the startup has launch the first pre-cleared music licensing platform for sports. Continue reading

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Sony In Talks To Buy EMI Music Publishing For $4B

EMI Music Publishing is for sale for $4 billion, and Sony is reportedly first in line. Access Industries, the owner of Warner Music Group, is among those also expressing interest in. Continue reading

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Music Modernization Act: Barf, Just Barf [David Lowery]

While supportive of much of the copyright reform recently put before congress, including the Classics Act and the AMP Act, David Lowery outlines some of the reasons behind his distaste. Continue reading

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Writing About Music Sucks, But You Should Do It Anyway

While bemoaning the challenges and downsides of writing about music as a career, Erica Hawkins here explains why it remains important and valuable to do so anyways.

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Spotify, Google, Amazon ‘Can’t Find’ Neville Brothers, Other NOLA Songwriters

"Address Unknown" Notices Of Intent has been a problem in the music industry for some time, with music streamers and big tech companies dodging royalty payments in over sixty million. Continue reading

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10 Types Of Songwriting Jobs

Working as a songwriter can a be a rewarding experience, and allows you to bring a tangible offering to the people who experience your work, but it can also be. Continue reading

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A Letter To Songwriters On The Copyright Royalty Board

Following two lengthy years and a slew of cash from digital streaming services and the NMPA, the Copyright Royalties Board has finally reached its decision to increase payout to songwriters. Continue reading

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