3 Things You Can Demand From Your Publicist

Here a former publicist shares some insider information on what you, as an artist, can reasonably demand from your publicist and expect to actually receive, and why it is that. Continue reading

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Urges U.S. DOJ To Reconsider Changes To PRO Licensing Model

With so many unhappy with the Department of Justice's recent alteration to the Performing Rights Organization licensing model, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently sent a letter to Attorney General Lynch urging. Continue reading

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The Time For A Copyright Small Claims Court Is Now

While major stars like Robin Thicke and Zeppelin can afford to combat massive lawsuits, the average artist may have a tough time footing the bill for a bitter and protracted court. Continue reading

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Hans Zimmer Wins Copyright Lawsuit And An Apology, As Pace Of Copyright Claims Accelerates

The case against Hans Zimmer over music from "12 Years A Slave" was dismissed last week. Whatever side you're on, however, its still an indisputably lucrative time to be a. Continue reading

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Music Publishing News Roundup 8.26.16: Clive Davis Honors Pharrell • MPA Joins Operation Creative • Women In Music Event

Clive Davis is honoring singer-songwriter Pharrell with his Legend in Songwriting Award at the 12th annual Songs of Hope event on September 15 in California. The event benefits the City. Continue reading

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Should We Believe All The Negative Hype Surrounding New DOJ Rules on PROs?

In this article Dave Brooks of Amplify offers an alternative perspective on the recent Department of Justice ruling, suggesting that the rules may in fact help rather than harm venues and. Continue reading

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Recording Industry Claims Keeping Copyright Terms At Life Plus 50, Instead Of Life Plus 70 Too Expensive

Although one would expect record labels to be happy that the TPP includes a provision extending the life of minimum copyright at the expense of the listening public, it seems. Continue reading

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Kanye West, Leonard Cohen And Death Of The Creative Full Stop

With physical products on a continuing decline in the music industry, there is little stopping artists from following in the footsteps of artists like Leonard Cohen and, more recently, Kanye. Continue reading

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6 Questions Every Artist Ought To Ask Before Releasing New Music

For a musician, releasing new music should be a positive experience, rather than an anxiety inducing one. Here we look at six questions artists should ask themselves in advance of. Continue reading

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ASCAP , BMI And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad DOJ Decision That’s Creating Chaos In The Music Industry

In this article, Stephen Carlisle dives back into the controversial decision handed down by the Department of Justice, breaking it down piece by piece and looking both at why the decision is. Continue reading

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