SoundExchange Launches Free 20 Million Song Search Database
From music streamers lawsuits to takedowns on iTunes, song identification has become a major issue. To help solve the problem, SoundExchange, with the backing of the RIAA, has launched free. Continue reading
Guide To Being Your Own Music Publicist: Part 2 [Ariel Hyatt]
In part two of how to be your own music publicist, we look at how to research and determine which music blogs to target, set up an email management system,. Continue reading
How Blockchain Could Transform The Music Industry – Part 2 [Benji Rogers]
The business of royalty collection and artist rights is in desperate need of an overhaul, one which blockchain tech's digital "wrapper" could potentially provide. Here Benji Rogers details what the. Continue reading
Warning: Beware NBC/Universal’s Submission Form For “Songland”
Those planning to apply to NBC/Universal's new show "Songland" should read their contracts carefully, as they contain some alarming terminology regarding the amount of control which NBC/Universal would have over. Continue reading
Ask Before You Play: Tidal, Deezer, Google Play, Microsoft, Rdio, Others Sued Over Copyright Infringement
TIDAL has been in the news lately in the wake of a lawsuit regarding the service's alleged failure to obtain legal permission to stream its songs, but the company is hardly unique. Continue reading
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Names 2016 Inductees
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that it will induct Elvis Costello, Marvin Gaye, Tom Petty, Chic’s Nile Rodgers, and Bernard Edwards, and Chip Taylor at a June 9th ceremony. Continue reading
Creating Your Own Album Artwork
The artwork which you choose for your album can greatly influence how listeners feel about your music, and simply not bothering to include any is a lost opportunity for personal branding. The following article offers tips and suggests. Continue reading
The Problem With Exclusive Music Blog Premieres [RAC]
In this piece, artist RAC weighs in on why he takes issue with musicians premiering their work on music blogs, and how this exclusivity can often be harmful to the artist, as. Continue reading
New On Our Music Industry Jobs Board: Music Licensing And Royalty Positions @ SiriusXM Radio
Sirius XM Radio is looking for both a Director of Music Licensing and a Senior Manager of Royalties. More on this gig and others on Hypebot's Music Industry Jobs Board. HIRING? Here's how to post. Continue reading
The Anatomy Of A Hit Song
What exactly does it take to make a song a hit? Here we examine the question of whether or not there exists a formula for making a song into a. Continue reading
