10 Important Things To Know About The Recent Copyright Royalty Board Decision
The three federal judges which preside over the Copyright Royalty Board recently announced new rates which will be applied to internet radio and digital webcasting. Here we look at some. Continue reading
Spotify Admits Their Music Publishing Payment System Is Broken, Commits To Major Overhaul
Spotify has gotten a lot of flack in recent months from music publishers and songwriters over unidentified and misidentified tracks leading to incorrectly paid or unpaid royalties. Today, Spotify pledged. Continue reading
Should Musicians Opt Out Of Pandora’s Rdio Purchase?
Following its recent purchase of a bankrupt Rdio, Pandora has sent out an email that music industry pundit David Lowery believes is misleading. In it, Lowery says, Pandora appears to be attempt to get. Continue reading
Pandora Signs Landmark Licensing Agreements with ASCAP and BMI, Drops Rate Court Appeal
After scoring direct licencing deals with many of the world's biggest music publishing companies, Pandora has cut its most important deals yet – separate multi-year licensing agreements with both ASCAP. Continue reading
How To Properly License A Cover Song
Recording cover songs can be a good way to create music that is easily accessible to fans, but doing so also enters into tricky legal territory. Here we look at. Continue reading
Getting A Publicist’s Attention: 3 Creative And Easy Ways
With so many bands and artists out there clamoring for attention, capturing the interest of a publicist becomes quite a challenge. Here are three creative techniques you can employ which will increase. Continue reading
Pandora Signs Direct Licensing Deal With SONGS Music Publishing
While lawsuits, congressional action and government regulators may get all the headlines, Pandora's effort to direct license a greater portion of its catalog continues to gain steam providing shareholders a. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 12.4.15: Spotify Offers Deep Discounts • New Tidal CEO • The Year In Music
Spotify has just begun offering a 3 month trial of it’s premium service for only 99 cents. While the premium tier typically costs $9.99 a month, the new trial aims. Continue reading
