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
Interview with four-time Grammy winner Mark Lettieri
A man with many musical hats, Mark Lettieri, talks about his journey thus far as a successful musician. A guest post by MEREDITH NADEAU of The Ochard’s Daily Rind. A. Continue reading
‘Elderly and drifting towards homeless’ – Hit songwriter’s plight illustrates devastating economics of songwriting in 2022
Chris Castle shares the plight of Hugh Prestwood whose songwriting income was “destroyed by the massive change in the economics of songwriting that split apart the album format with no. Continue reading
Tips on choosing the best song to release as your next single
Picking which song is worthy of being your new single, but Bree Noble at Bandzoogle makes that decision easier for you. A guest post by Bree Noble of Bandzoogle. As artists,. Continue reading
