Key To Widespread Artist Adoption Of Blockchain Could Be Via Esoteric Copyright Law [George Howard]
Blockchain technology has been embraced by many smaller independent artists, but widespread adoption has been slowed by a lack of participation from major labels and publishers, although an ancient copyright. Continue reading
Copyright Explained For Creatives [ACM’s Patrick Rackow]
Copyright should be at the top of everyone’s agenda in the music industry as it is what turns our artform into sustainable careers. To celebrate Intellectual Property Day, the Academy. Continue reading
Legal Basics For The DIY World
Here we look at four essential copyright and legal rules for musicians and creators of any type, including how to properly trademark your name, as well as what to be. Continue reading
Former Pandora, Sirius XM Exec Chris Harrison Named CEO Digital Media Association
Digital music veteran Chris Harrison has been named the CEO of the Digital Media Association (DiMA), a trade group representing Spotify, Apple, Pandora and other online distributors of digital music,. Continue reading
Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap
ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading
“The Last Songwriter” Film Looks At The Craft’s Future [VIDEO]
"Songwriting is fragile," says Garth Brooks, "(yet) it's the most important step in music." But the craft is undervalued in the digital age. The number of full-time songwriters in Nashville. Continue reading
Copyright Office Modernization Through an Artist’s Lens
[Op-Ed] Copyright Office legislation is moving through Congress, and the House of Representatives is expected to take up the bill when they return from Easter Recess. In this op-ed, leaders from. Continue reading
Bridging The Gap For Women In Music: Interview with Grammy Winning BMI Composer Laura Karpman
Here BMI interviews multi-Emmy and GRAMMY award-winning composer Laura Karpman about her history-making work in the music business, as well as her passion for helping women in the industry find. Continue reading
Closing The Value Gap – On Terrestrial Radio?
For months, YouTube has been the music service the industry loves to hate. Love, because of its huge audience that can clearly break artists and boost releases. Hate, because of. Continue reading
