Facebook, Instagram Sign Sony/ATV Licensing Deal
Facebook and Sony/ATV music publishing announced on Monday that they have signed a multi-year, multi-market licensing deal for the social media giant, it's Instagram photo and video service as well. Continue reading
Kobalt Ups Lonny Olnick To CEO of Recorded Music
Kobalt has named Lonny Olnick as CEO of its recordings division, which includes both AWAL and Kobalt Music Recordings. He was previously the company’s Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for business. Continue reading
Radiohead Sues Lana Del Rey: “Creep” vs. “Lust For Life”
Radiohead is suing Lana Del Rey over the new song ‘Get Free’ from her latest album 'Lust For Life' and alleged similarities with Radiohead's 90’s hit "Creep." On Sunday, Del Rey. Continue reading
When Do You Need A Music Publishing Deal And What You Should Expect From It
Whether or not it's in a songwriter's best interest to pursue a music publishing contract is a complicated issue. Here we delve into what each party's role in a contract. Continue reading
How The Wixen Lawsuit Impacts Spotify’s Upcoming Public Stock Offering
Since Wixen Music Publishing filed its $1.6 billion lawsuit against Spotify, speculation has run rampant as to how this and other court actions would hurt Spotify's nearing IPO. Spotify isn't. Continue reading
Bono On Chance The Rapper, Going DIY, Spotify Payouts and How Streaming Made Him A Better Songwriter
In a wide ranging interview with Rolling Stone, Bono shared his perspectives on the modern music industry. For a man that can afford to never sing another note in his. Continue reading
Best Practices For Your Getting Songs Into Music Libraries plus a FREE WEBINAR INVITE
Music licensing is one of the income streams always touted for musicians working to build steady income and a career, but it's also one of the most mysterious. In this. Continue reading
What Music Has In Common With Bookstores And Swiss Watches [Jack Kelly]
Despite their turbulent sales histories and brushes with obsolescence, print on paper books and Swiss watches have both managed to make impressive rebounds and have of late shown steady profitability.. Continue reading
How Cuesta Loeb Signed With Indie Fierce Panda Records
In this interview, dream pop artist Cuesta Loeb discusses strategic methods for promoting your music, the value of having 'a plan', how it was that she became signed to Fierce. Continue reading
SiriusXM To Pay A Larger Royalty In Coming Year
Good news for the pocketbooks of artists, a recent ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board will be boost the rates for what the satellite service SiriusXM doles out to artists. Continue reading
