Music Biz Journalist Rhian Jones Shares Her Song Stories

Music shapes our identities and changes our lives. It brings back our memories and stirs up our emotions. My Song Stories asks music professionals and indie artists questions about the. Continue reading

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SoundExchange Expands Mission With Acquisition Of CMRRA, The Harry Fox Of Canada

SoundExchange has broaden its mission with the acquisition of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA), a licensing collective representing 85% of songs recorded and broadcast in Canada.

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Dear Google, You Could Start Fixing Content ID By Taking Down Dozens Of YouTube Videos On How To Defeat It

While some in the industry may be putting a lot of faith in YouTube's Content ID system, the method by which it identifies and removes videos infringing on copyright can. Continue reading

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Sonic Logos, Branding And The Royalty Opportunity They Provide

This article explores the value of sonic logos, e.g. the audio cues used to brand various products, networks, or companies, how they work to craft a brand's image, and the. Continue reading

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CHANGES @ LiveStyle • Warner Nashville • Rhino • UPPM • Wow & Flutter • Big Machine • Kobalt • More

LiveStyle, the company formerly known as SFX Entertainment, has named former label exec Chris Monaco as Chief Revenue Officer, Brand Partnerships, and Sponsorships. Monaco comes from Universal, where he spent. Continue reading

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How An Unknown Duo Broke Top 10 On iTunes New Jazz Releases

Here the jazz-influenced singer/songwriter duet 23rd Hour out of Silicon Valley explain the details of how they were able to amplify their moderate online success into something greater until they. Continue reading

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The Global Songwriter Shell Game Revisited [JEFF PRICE]

In a follow up to a still popular 2012 piece revealing how major music companies are funneling royalties generated from sources outside the US into their own pockets rather than. Continue reading

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Split Sheets: How To Collect Your Music Publishing Royalties

A quick, easy, and helpful guide this article covers how everyone involved in the creative process of putting together music can ensure they get their fair share of the music. Continue reading

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Senate Introduces Register Of Copyrights Selection, Accountability Act

After passing in the U.S. House easily, the Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 was just introduced to the Senate and, if passed, will modernize the copyright office and. Continue reading

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Fast Rising Kobalt Music Adds $75 Million At $775M Valuation To Finance Growth

Music publishing and rights management  firm Kobalt has raised $75 million in growth capital. The Series D round was led by Hearst Entertainment with participation from Balderton Capital and MSD Capital.

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