Songwriting & Music Publishing

Copyright Essentials: 5 Things Every Musician Should Know

Music copyright law can be an intimidating world, even for the well versed, but with a general overview and a handful of pointers, you can be well on your way. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/30/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Americans, Copyright Royalty Board, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Cover version, Jarl Mohn, NPR, Performance rights organisation, Public broadcasting, SoundExchange, Streaming media

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The Complete Guide To ISRC Codes For Music [Infographic]

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has released an infographic to help illustrate the importance of International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC) and how they're being used in today's music industry.

Nia R Jones on 03/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., Digital audio, Eddy Cue, iTunes, music industry, record label, royalties, Spotify, The Wall Street Journal, YouTube

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 3.30.2015 Apple & Beats, Songwriters on Publishing Rights, American Idol

Apple and Beats move their digital music services forward, Songwriters issue open letter about publishing rights, American Idol Alum signs a publishing deal.

Bob Baker on 03/30/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Billboard Magazine, Compact disc, iTunes, Rdio, record label, Spotify, Streaming media, Subscription business model, YouTube

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ASCAP Elects New Board Of Directors

ASCAP has announced results of its biennial election for the Board of Directors. President and Chairman Paul Williams announced the 12 writer and 12 publisher members elected to a 2. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, APRA Awards, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Board of directors, Dean Kay, Marilyn Bergman, New Order, Richard Bellis, Universal Music Publishing Group

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Major Songwriters Demand Halt To Publishers’ Digital Rights Exit From ASCAP, BMI

Publishers have expressed their increasing intent to bypass ASCAP and BMI to cut direct deals with digital music services. Now organizations representing a broad spectrum of songwriters are questioning the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/27/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Lee Thomas Miller, Music publisher (popular music), Nashville Songwriters Association International, Pandora Radio, royalties, United States, United States Congress

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ReverbNation Partners With SESAC, Announces CONNECT Artist Development Incubator

ReverbNation was among the first online companies to attract and serve a large numbers of developing artists. They've continued to add new products and innovate, but are now testing the potential. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/24/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 2001 in film, All I Want for Christmas Is You, Always Be My Baby, American Society of Composers, Aretha, Aretha Franklin, Artist, Authors and Publishers, B.O. Franklin, Birthday, Chaka Khan, Mariah Carey

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ole Acquires Jingle Punks

Independent music publishing and rights management company ole has acquired music marketing agency Jingle Punks in a transaction that the companies say creates one of the world’s largest production music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: HBO, London, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, New York City, Robert Durst, Tennessee

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.20.2015: “Blurred Lines,” Pandora vs. BMI, Kendrick Lamar

The "Blurred Lines" verdict, Pandora vs. BMI trial and Kendrick Lamar breaking records round out this week's music publishing news.

Bob Baker on 03/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Bruno Mars, copyright, Epic Records, Fordham University School of Law, Got to Give It Up, Hit single, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke

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Pharrell Finally Fights Back: Blurred Line’s Verdict “Handicaps Any Creator”

In his first interview since his $7.2 million loss to the family of Marvin Gaye, "Blurred Lines" co-songwriter and performer Pharrell Williams warned that the ruling "handicaps any creator."

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Family (biology), Financial Times, Gaye family, Got to Give It Up, Intellectual rights, Interscope Records, Los Angeles, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke

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Viral Video Pushes “Bohemian Rhapsody” To #12 On Streaming Chart 40 Years After Release

One of the interesting byproducts of music charts that measure the moment is how current events and social media can trigger the rediscovery of a song years or even decades after. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/20/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: 4 Non Blondes, A Night at the Opera (Queen album), Bohemian Rhapsody, Brian May, Facebook, Freddie Mercury, iTunes, Lip sync, Queen (band), Wayne's World (film)

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