Songwriting & Music Publishing

Why Do You Need A Band Member Agreement?

While it's the dream of many a band to achieve massive success in the industry, the road to the top is rife with financial ups and downs. This article looks at the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/16/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Publishing News Roundup 11.13.15: YouTube Music App • ASCAP Database Change • Apple Music To Android

YouTube’s long-awaited music application has finally arrived after years of development. Unlike typical music streaming applications, YouTube Music simultaneously offers users the world’s largest video library and a music streaming. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/13/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Association of Independent Music, American Society of Composers, Ankara, Arctic Monkeys, Authors and Publishers, Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, India, Intellectual property, SESAC, United States, YouTube

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Apple Music Seeking Exec That Has “Good Relationships With Key Music Publishers”

The battle between songwriters, the publishers that represent them and the music streaming services is getting nasty; and Apple Music is hoping to take preemptive action with a new hire. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/12/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Deezer, Euronext, Initial public offering, List of online music databases, music industry, Pandora Radio, Paris, Spotify, Streaming media

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Users Of Music, From Tech Giants To Fans, Require Greater Incentive To Fix A Broken Market [Op-Ed]

Even as massive companies like Amazon and Spotify seek to profit off of artists, their failure to properly compensate said artists with the amount they are morally and legally owed. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/11/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Deezer, Goldman Sachs, IndiGo, Initial public offering, Jet Airways, music industry, Public company, Rakesh Gangwal, Spotify, United Kingdom

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Sony/ATV Says New Pandora Deal Will Significantly Increase Royalties [FULL TEXT OF LETTER TO SONGWRITERS]

In a letter to Sony/ATV clients, the music publishing giant said that a landmark direct deal signed with internet radio giant Pandora will lead to ""a significant increase in royalties" for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Compulsory license, Copyright Royalty Board, Digital audio, Inc., Internet radio, National Music Publishers’ Association, Pandora, royalties, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

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David Lowery Asks NY Attorney General To Investigate Spotify, YouTube Over Millions In Unpaid Royalties

Musician and music industry critic David Lowery has called on the New York state Attorney General to investigate Spotify and YouTube. "Spotify routinely fails to pay songwriter royalties for songwriters. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Cable television, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, David Lowery, DraftKings, Electronic sports, Google, Spotify, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.6.15: Swift Lawsuit • Pan-Euro Licensing Hub • Napster To Canada

Taylor Swift is facing a $42 million lawsuit for alleged plagiarism in her song “Shake It Off”. The lawsuit was filed by Jesse Graham, an obscure R&B singer, who alleges. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alexander Novak, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., European Commission, European External Action Service, European Union, Google, Shishir Mehrotra, Spotify, YouTube

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Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts “Unprecedented” Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]

Pandora (NYSE:P) and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Brooks's, Florida Georgia Line, Friends in Low Places, Garth Brooks, Inc., royalties, songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Taylor Swift Sued For $44 Million For “Shake It Off” Copyright Infringement [Listen to both and decide]

When you are as big a star as Taylor Swift, lawsuits are inevitable. Some plaintiffs hope to win, some hope to settle for some cash and others just want the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/03/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Apple Inc., Celebrity, Colorado, Denver, Disc jockey, lawsuit, public relations, Shake It Off, Taylor Swift

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The Importance Of Getting A Sync Rep

There is good money to be made by artists who can acquire a sync deal for their music, but getting your composition into the hands and ears of those who have the. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.30.15: Streaming Study • Apple Earnings • Pandora Problems

While a new study reveals music streaming has a neutral effect on music business revenue, it’s widely being seen as a victory for the music industry.

Guest Post on 10/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Arts administration, Associated Press, Big Four (audit firms), Deloitte, Fiscal year, Local currency, Maryland, revenue, The Wall Street Journal, United States dollar

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