Transparency In Music Licensing And Ownership Act Quietly Adding Cosponsors
Last year a new bill was introduced by Wisconsin Representative Jim Sensenbrenner titled the Transparency in Music Licensing and Ownership Act, and although it received significant criticism for not actually. Continue reading
5 Things Songwriters Should Know About Their 44% Increase In Streaming Royalties
A recent legal win for songwriters brought the exciting news that mechanical royalties for interactive streaming will be kicking up by roughly 44% over the next five years. Here we. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
