‘Radio revenue tops $10B a year and it comes from the pockets of hard-working recording artists’
“While the NAB has the right to represent its members’ interests,” writes Michael Huppe, the president and CEO of SoundExchange, “it cannot do so credibly when pushing for two hypocritical positions. Continue reading
Warner, Universal Music join Sony in cancelling unrecouped advances for legacy artists
“[We’ve] announced a legacy unrecouped advances program where, for our artists and songwriters who signed to us before 2000 and didn’t receive an advance during or after 2000, we won’t. Continue reading
How to improve your songwriting skills in 30 days or less
Become a better writer this February by participating in the 2022 installment of #MWE, otherwise known as the Music Writer Exercise. A guest post by James Shotwell of Haulix. Have. Continue reading
American Music Fairness Act Congressional hearing today
Today, Wednesday February 2nd at 10 AM ET. the US House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on finally paying artists when their music is played on the radio. Continue reading
14,000 petition iHeartRadio, Cumulus Media in support of American Music Fairness Act
[UPDATED] Artist and advocate Blake Morgan has penned a letter on behalf of more than 14,000 petition signers calling for artists to finally get paid when their music is played. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: 3 judges rule songwriting • labels control Spotify boycott • What CD revival?
Episode #77 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast “Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business” is online Episode #77 On this latest episode of the YMC. Continue reading
4 common excuses that keep artists from pursuing a music career
From insecurity to lack of success, there are many factors that make a music career seem scary. Keep reading for the pep talk you have been needing to take a. Continue reading
SoundExchange digital radio payouts were up 10.5% in Q4 2021
SoundExchange has released its Q4 2021 Digital Radio Report showing $249.3 million in quarterly payouts, a $23.7 million or 10.5% increase compared to the same quarter in 2020. That’s slightly. Continue reading
Get a free guide to music publishing
Because music publishing can feel like a foreign land too many musicians join ASCAP or BMI and maybe Soundscan and hope for the best. This two part guide from Symphonic. Continue reading
