Songwriting & Music Publishing
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad. Continue reading
6 Things Musicians Don’t Really Need In Order To Be Successful
The landscape of the music industry has changed dramatically of late, and DIY artists are no longer as beholden to others in the business as they once were, making it that. Continue reading
Obama, Meet Kafka [Chris Castle]
This piece examines how the Obama years have affected the music industry as well as how, according to Chris Castle, a suspiciously close relationship between the White House and Google. Continue reading
Confused By Department Of Justice ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree? Check Out This Infographic
Now that the DoJ consent decree is official, we thought we'd republish this infographic that offers a visual explanation of how the decision is likely to impact musicians, publishers and. Continue reading
Content ID Still Just Piracy [Maria Schneider]
In this open letter to righsholders, Maria Schneider examines how Content ID, originally billed as a means of protecting copyright holders, has since transformed into way to make money off. Continue reading
FRI. BRIEF: DoJ Ruling Boosts Pandora, Apple • Pasquale Rotella Walks • Lyor Speaks • More
FRIDAY 2.5.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Not sure the sky is falling, but we've only begun to feel the ramifications of yesterday's DoJ royalty ruling. Updated. Continue reading
Department Of Justice Issues Feared Official Ruling Requiring 100% “Full-Works Licensing”
Today's official ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice is sending shockwaves across the music industry. Most affected are BMI and ASCAP and songwriters who have suddenly lost some control. Continue reading
Department Of Justice To Release Controversial ASCAP, BMI Consent Decree Decision Today [Sources]
UPDATE: The DoJ Ruling Is Live. Details Here. The US Department of Justice will release its official consent decree decision governing ASCAP and BMI today, two well placed sources tell Hypebot. Advance leaks. Continue reading
An Alternative View Of The DoJ’s ASCAP/BMI Consent Decree Review
Although the Department of Justice's consent decree review the antitrust settlements binding ASCAP and BMI has received strong negative reactions from the music publishing industry, scrutiny of the DoJ's conclusions could. Continue reading
Every Day Major Music Companies Earn $10M Millon, Indies $5 Million In Streaming Revenue
With average payments hovering around $.00575 per play, its easily arguable that Spotify, Apple Music and others music streamers are not returning sufficient revenue to creators. But in aggregate, music. Continue reading
Impact Of Department Of Justice Consent Decree On Music [INFOGRAPHIC]
For those looking for some visual clarification regarding how the recent consent decree issue might impact them or the industry, we here examine a helpful infographic which breaking down all. Continue reading
