Songwriting & Music Publishing

Music Publishing News Roundup 3.9.15: ASCAP, Songwriter’s Equity Act, Pandora & More

This week's music publishing roundup looks at ASCAP's $1 billion milestone, Congressional re-introduction of the Songwriter's Equity Act and Pandora's dominance in music streaming.

Bob Baker on 03/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), radio, royalties, Spotify, Streaming media, United States, United States Copyright Office

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This Week in Music Commentary

Equal And Transparent Streaming For All – A Proposal For Our Industry Dear Bands, Why Are You Still Making It So Hard To Buy Your Music? Send A Message. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/08/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

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Send A Message To Congress – Join The Copyright Alliance’s ‘Take Action Now’ Campaign

On Wednesday afternoon the Songwriters Equity Act was reintroduced to congress with bipartisan support. The bill, if passed, would amend sections 114 and 115 of the Copyright Act to ensure. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/06/2015 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: " copyright infringement, ABBA, Agriculture, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Babyface (musician), Broadcast Music, Fair market value, Inc., music industry, SoundExchange, United States

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Blurred Lines Trial Offers Rare Glimpse At The Bottom Line

A verdict is the expected today in the "Blurred Lines" trial, which pits the Marvin Gaye family vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams and offered a glimpse of just how much money is generated. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/06/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Gaye family, Got to Give It Up, Hit single, Marvin Gaye, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Star Trak Entertainment, The Hollywood Reporter, Universal Music Group

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Songwriter Equity Act Makes It’s Way Back To Congress

The Songwriter Equity Act returned to Congress yesterday afternoon. While an identical bill proposed last year was unsuccessful, there is an increased level of optimism surrounding it's reappearance.

Nia R Jones on 03/05/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

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ASCAP Becomes First PRO In The World To Report $1 Billion In Revenue

In it's 100th year of providing performance rights support and advocacy for music creators, ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, reported $1 billion in revenue for the. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/04/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Music Publishing News Roundup 3.2.15: Global Release Day, Spotify Lyrics, Beatport & More

[UPDATED] Friday has been set as the global record release day according to a recent report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. This announcement follows the IFPI’S recent report that. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 03/02/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, Australia, bEATPORT, Beggars Group, Beyoncé Knowles, Canada, DJ Kool, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, music industry, United Kingdom

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What’s The Score With Synchronization Rights?

If you were approached about the use of your music in a TV Show and/or Film, would you know what questions to ask regarding synchronization rights? If you're not. Continue reading

Guest Post on 02/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Copyright law of the United States, Fair use, Film score, Fordham University School of Law, Incidental music, royalties, SESAC, Sound recording and reproduction

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Kobalt Raises $60M Round Led By Google Ventures To Scale Artist and Rights Holder Services

Kobalt made a name for itself with innovative and transparent tech solutions for artists and rights holders. Now Google Ventures and an impressive group of tech investors have taken notice and just. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Beggars Group, Bitcoin, Canada, Coinbase, Electronic money, Friday (1995 film), International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, Martin Mills, United Kingdom, United States

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