Two Sides Of The Same Coin: ISRC And ISWC
ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) and ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) are the two codes responsible for cataloging business transactions associated with both composition and sound recording copyrights. Here's. Continue reading
6 Music Business Lessons We Can Learn From ‘Straight Outta Compton’
Besides being one of the most greatly anticipated films of 2015, Straight Outta Compton also has several valuable lessons to teach us about complex and still relevant issues within the. Continue reading
Universal Music Removes Twitter Pun Parody Of Nirvana Song
A new Twitter-themed video for "Smells Like Teen Spirit," a song which has a historically been ripe for parody, was recently shared on Twitter and met with a very warm. Continue reading
Read Sony/ATV Head Martin Bandier’s Urgent Letter To All Songwriters
In an letter to songwriters, Martin Bandier, the head of Sony/ATV Music Publishing warned that a current Justice Department proposal that grant 100% licensing' to ASCAP and BMI. In his letter,. Continue reading
SoulCycle IPO Presents Opportunities In Music Licensing
SoulCycle, the increasingly popular spin-class-meets-dance-party fitness company's integral use of music in their business is calling into question whether or not the traditional "general licensing" method currently being used by. Continue reading
My Phone Call With Prince
A notable figure in the industry for not only his music but also his business smarts, Prince is continuing to stand his ground with a zero tolerance policy where copyright is concerned,. Continue reading
The Evolution Of Music Copyright Law And How It Affects Creators
Before 1972, there was no copyright protection for sound recordings, at least not on the federal level. Since then, the rules surrounding SR copyright have changed quite a bit, particularly. Continue reading
A Stream on Apple Music Pays Songwriters And Publishers 33% More Than A Stream On Spotify
All streaming music services are not created equal, at least when its comes to payments. A myriad of advances to major labels, fine print and legal trickery makes it impossible. Continue reading
The Failure Of The Global Repertoire Database
It is generally acknowledged that information regarding musical rights and works can be difficult to obtain, something which the Global Repertoire Database initiative was hoping to fix, before crashing and. Continue reading
Tuneteams Helps Indie Artists, Labels Find Licensing Deals
Having a hard time locating and negotiating licensing and publishing deals? A new company known as Tuneteams is working to streamline this process by connecting music companies with new music. Continue reading
