YouTube Royalty Rate Variables Explained
Many artists and labels take issue with YouTube royalty payments, and not without cause, as the rate it pays is less than desirable. Here we breakdown what exactly goes into. Continue reading
URGENT: Time Running Out For Artists, Writers, To Exercise Their Termination Rights Under US Copyright Law
A provision of the 1976 Copyright Act allows for the copyright transfers to be terminated, meaning creators can reclaim their copyright, regardless of a contract which may state such works. Continue reading
8 Step Guide To Getting On A Playlist
While many articles may offer up 'hacks' to getting featured on a playlist, doing so usually requires hard work over a period of time. Here we look at an eight. Continue reading
Weekly Music Publishing Update 7.13.17: Spotify, Fake Artists and The Problems Of Scale
The talk of the music industry this week has been in regards to the “fake artists” that have been popping up in playlists all over Spotify. These artists have seemingly. Continue reading
Spotify’s ‘Fake Artist’ Issue, Other Problems At Scale [Chris Castle]
As Spotify has grown to be the #1 music streamer, it has also grown to be the #1 target. This time accused of creating 'fake' artists and commissioning recordings, something. Continue reading
GET BACK: Paul McCartney Settes With Sony/ATV To Reclaim The Beatles Songs
Copyright reversion, or the return of master recordings and publishing to the creators when copyrights 'run out', is an issue that is finally reverberating throughout the music industry. In perhaps. Continue reading
“Address Unknown” Loophole Has Massive Implications For Songwriters, Publishers
As major companies like Amazon, Spotify, Google, and Pandora continue to take advantage the compulsory license loophole which allows them to do mass filings of 'address unknown' notices of intent,. Continue reading
READY TO GET VERY ANGRY? Google Search Results Now Suggest “Best Torrent Sites”
In a move guaranteed to upset artists, labels, publishers and all rightsholders, Google is now suggesting which are the "best torrent sites" in a graphic carousel at the top of. Continue reading
Introducing India’s Digital Music Industry
An emerging market which is taking its sweet time to emerge, Ed Peto here offers us a view of the India's digital music industry, taking into account both its enormous. Continue reading
RIAA Trashes Its Legacy As 1st Amendment Supporter, Cheers On Global Internet Censorship [Op-Ed]
Although the RIAA used to function as a major force in safeguarding free speech and the First Amendment, the organization has of late taken a different direction, and become noticeably. Continue reading
