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
Will The Music Industry Soon Be Under The Control Of Computers?
While much of what is unfair about payments to artists stems from the low rates, the lack of accuracy and accountable when it comes the metadata associated with said music,. Continue reading
US Entertainment Firm Milks Croatian Promoter w/ Trademark Rights It May Not Own
Although trademark bullying is certainly an all too common occurrence, the bully in question typically owns the trademark it's swinging around, although this may not be the case with World. Continue reading
Music Journalism Is Still Dead
This article explores why music journalism no longer exists as it once did, and how the power of the press has shifted and diminished in much the same way as. Continue reading
5 Things Congress Can Do To Curb Mass Filings Of “Address Unknown” NOIs
Owing to a loophole in the Copyright Act, streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, and Google are able to avoid paying royalties to songwriters and publisher by filing "address unknown" notices. Continue reading
Music Publishing Update 4.28.17: Spotify Invests In Blockchain
Spotify has acquired Mediachain Labs, the core team behind the open source Mediachain protocol, to develop a decentralized network for sharing data critical to getting songwriters paid – in other. Continue reading
Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters
The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading
