The major labels and publishers often get flack for stalling innovation with demands for large advances and other demands, and deservedly so. But performing rights societies, with their own complex. Continue reading

The Harry Fox Agency represents over 1.9 million songs from almost 35,000 music publishers for mechanical licensing within the U.S. Under American Copyright Law, mechanical licenses are required for music. Continue reading

Songwriter/producer Nate “Danja” Hills took home top honors as Songwriter of the Year at SESAC’s 12th annual New York Music Awards last week in NYC. Hill had an impressive array. Continue reading

Last night, EMI Music Publishing was named publisher of the year for a record 14th time by ASCAP at their annual Pop Music Awards. EMI songwriters including Fergie, Beyonce, Nelly. Continue reading

SpiralFrog has signed a deal with music publisher Warner/Chappell Music to add their catalog to the free ad-supported download site’s growing offerings. Signing rights from music publishers is a critical. Continue reading

Ricall, the UK based online music licensing company, has signed a deal with two independent music publishers – Big Life Music and Blue Mountain Music – to bring all the. Continue reading

Several major music publishers have filed a lawsuit against white label download provider MediaNet Digital claiming the company was delivering downloads for Yahoo, HMV, FYE and others without the proper. Continue reading

Several members of the National Music Publishers’ Association have filed a class action lawsuit against MediaNet seeking damages, a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief "to put an end to MediaNet’s. Continue reading