Songwriting & Music Publishing

Selling Artist Names As Keywords: Facebook’s Misappropriation Problem

Facebook seems to have something of legality issue on its hands, with the recent news that several artists, including Prince, Celine Dion, and The Beatles have had their names put. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/11/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How To Release An Album – The Definitive Checklist

For almost any musician, releasing new music is essential to maintaining a career in music, but doing so correctly is important to said release being a success, and neglecting key. Continue reading

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8 Rules You Need To Know To Get Songs Placed In Film And TV

For a songwriter and musician whose primary career goal is TV/film licensing, carefully planning out your songs in advance, and following a specific set or rules when submitting them can greatly increase. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes

2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole.  First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 01/06/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Irving Azoff Calls Radio Industry A Cartel [Analysis]

The Irving Azoff-founded performing rights organization GRM recently sued the Radio Music Licensing Committee on the grounds of antitrust violations, indicative of a rising tide of songwriters and performers seeking. Continue reading

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Rightscorp Rings In New Year By Vowing To Find New Ways To Lose Money

Rightscorp, a company with a history of hemorrhaging money with its ill-fated attempts to defeat piracy by means of aggressive letters and robocalls appears to have more money-losing ventures planned for. Continue reading

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SESAC Sold To Blackstone, A Private Equity Firm Known For Leveraged Buyouts, Credit Default Swaps

U.S. music performing rights and rights management organization SESAC has been acquired by one the country's biggest private equity and investment groups, Blackstone. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Bruce Houghton on 01/04/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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BMI Files Federal Rate Court Action Against The Radio Music License Committee

BMI filed an action in Federal Rate Court today to set interim fees for radio stations represented by the Radio Music License Committee while BMI and the RMLC negotiate the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Industry Legal Actions To Watch In 2017

Here music industry lawyer Erin M. Jacobson looks at what are expected to be some of the top music industry legal cases coming in 2017, what we can expect to. Continue reading

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Signing Up With ASCAP, BMI Not Enough

While many in the music industry are quick to bemoan the difficulty of earning significant income from music publishing, the reality is that there more opportunities than ever to do. Continue reading

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