Before Agreeing To Soundcloud’s Terms And Conditions, Read The Fine Print
from AIM via the A2IM blog. When putting tracks up on Soundcloud, you should strongly consider turning API access off. If you do not do this, you are granting not. Continue reading
How To Collect Both Kinds Of Music Royalties
By Ken Consor from the Sonicbids Blog. As streaming has become increasingly important in today’s music market, it is imperative to understand how streams turn into publishing royalties – and. Continue reading
Who Gets Paid From Radio Play?
By Ken Consor of Songtrust. When you hear a song on the radio, who gets paid? It’s probably not who you think. Today, we’re going to answer your questions and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.15.14: Top 10 Publishers, Comments To DoJ, ASCAP Showcase
The Top 10 Music Publishing companies have been announced for the 2nd quarter of 2014. Leading the way with a 32.2% share of the top 100 songs is Sony/ATV. This is. Continue reading
This Infographic Untangles The Complex Web Of U.S. Music Royalties
A new infographic from trade group Music Biz, “Music Royalties USA Quick Start Guide,” offers songwriters and performing musicians a simpler way to understand the complex framework they must navigate. Continue reading
Rebekah Alperin Exits Kobalt For UMPG
After a decade at Kobalt Music Group Rebekah Alperin has exited to become enior vice president marketing and communications and Universal Music Group Publishing. Alperin will report to Evan Lamberg, president of. Continue reading
ASCAP Announces Next “I Create Music” Expo
ASCAP has announced their 10th annual "I Create Music" EXPO will be held April 30th – May 2nd, 2015, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. ASCAP’s signature three-day event serves. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Weekly Roundup 8.8.14: Pandora + Merlin, Rhapsody Acquisitions, Zac Brown
Pandora has struck a deal with Merlin. The global rights agency that represents over 20,000 indie labels including Epitaph, Razor & Tie, and Wind-Up Records announced the deal with the Music-Tech. Continue reading
Swedish Pirate Party Founder Says “Kill Copyright”
OP Ed by Rick Falkvinge, founder of the Swedish Pirate Party, from TorrentFreak. People sometimes ask how the artists will get paid if – no, when – the copyright monopoly. Continue reading
Songwriters: Submit Comments To The Department of Justice On The Consent Decrees Now
By David Lowery from The Trichordist. The DOJ is reviewing the WWII era consent decrees that force songwriters under federal court supervision for supposed anti-competitive practices. Yes the awesome power. Continue reading
