Music Has A Metadata Problem And Next Month’s Music Biz Summit Hopes To Solve It
Music has a metadata problem. If you can't find it you can't track it; and if you can't track it you can't get paid. That's the problem and the promise. Continue reading
DMCA’s Takedown Procedure Is A Total Mess. Are Automated Takedowns To Blame?
As the Copyright Office seeks public comment on how to reform copyright law, DMCA takedown notices have been gaining particular attention, although many of the suggestions for how to improve them. Continue reading
US Is One Of Just 4 Countries Not Paying Performers For Radio Play, And The Others Are…
While songwriters do receive compensation when their music is played on the radio, the US remains one of only four countries in the world which offers no payment to the. Continue reading
New On Hypebot’s Music Industry Jobs Board: BMI Seeks Executive Director Of Business Development
BMI is seeking an Executive Director Of Business Development to direct licensing negotiations and account services for its Digital Licensing group. More on this gig and others on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs. Continue reading
The Importance Of Keeping Your Songwriting Clean And Basic
When trying to craft a song that will stand out from the pack, many artists will often try to force intricacies that ultimately detract from the overall piece. Here we. Continue reading
YouTube Says It Already Pays A Whole Lot Of Royalties
YouTube has come under increasing fire of late owing to the minuscule payouts which it has been providing to artists and labels, far less than other music streaming services such. Continue reading
Google’s YouTube Extorts Artists And Pockets The Profits, Says MusicFIRST Coalition
Although its shell company Alphabet is raking in massive amounts of revenue, and YouTube is the most popular music service in world, Ted Kalo of the musicFIRST Coalition looks at how. Continue reading
Could Songwriter Metadata Be Delivered Directly To Retailers?
Following the recent rash of improper licensing lawsuits, the question is being raised as to whether or not retailers could potentially have songwriter metadata delivered directly to them by labels. Continue reading
Why Startup Founders Ignore Copyright
Some may wonder, if improper licensing is such an issue, why startups don't take the time to make sure all their legal ducks are in a row before proceding, but as. Continue reading
