Is Now Actually A Good Time To Invest In Music Royalties?
While shelling out cash in the music industry is nothing new when it comes to purchasing merch or paying for Spotify, the idea of a more traditional investment has also. Continue reading
Department Of Justice’s 100% Licensing Scheme Goes Down The Drain
A recent ruling by the Department of Justice that ASCAP and BMI should be required to license the entirety of works that they were only partial owners of. The legal. Continue reading
Kendrick Lamar Eyes $20-$40 Million Publishing Bonanza
Rapper Kendrick Lamar is one of the hottest tickets in music, but the cash said to be on offer for his music rights are still an eye-popping, with reported offers. Continue reading
Concord Completes Razor & Tie Acquisition, Layoffs Expected
Concord Music Group has fully acquired Razor & Tie. In 2015, Concord made a major investment in the independent label, rumored at the time to be just under 50%. Terms. Continue reading
Do You Really Want A Record Deal? How To Legally Ensure An Artist Can Even Sign One
As the music business has changed, so too has the process by which artists sign a 'record deal'. Here Justin M. Jacobson looks at the legal infrastructure artists must have. Continue reading
5 Techniques For Leveraging Music Press
After spending countless hours reaching out to the bloggers, podcasters, and other powerful tastemakers in the music business, being met with deafening silence can be frustrating to say the least.. Continue reading
Streaming Music Payment Rates Drop 9%, Apple Music Gains [David Lowery]
Musician and artists advocate David Lowery has been sharing an analysis of the streaming royalties that he receives as the principle songwriter and leader of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven since. Continue reading
Facebook Gives Indie Musicians, Publishers March 12 Licensing Deadline
[UPDATED] Facebook has finally created a system for musicians and rightsholders to get paid for use of their music on the social giant. But they've also set a March 12th. Continue reading
