ReverbNation Partners With APM Music, Aims To Help Artists Find More Licensing Opportunities
Indie music marketing hub ReverbNation and APM Music have partnered to launch a “ReverbNation Music” library. The publishing company will assist in licensing this set of music into TV, movies,. Continue reading
The Price of Now: Why I Hate Bookstores
As someone who frequently buys books, I’ve started to notice a few counterintuitive things. Last night, I made a trip to Barnes & Noble, in an attempt to check out. Continue reading
Music Publishers Demanding 360 Rights From Artists
Music Publishers Copy Major Label 360 Model Music publishers were once thought of as safe havens for artists. They nurtured songwriters, introduced them to the industry and sought ways to. Continue reading
Lessig Fights Back, Challenges ACSAP To Debate
LAWRENCE LESSIG VS. PAUL WILLIAMS (UPDATED) In a recent letter to its members, ASCAP took Creative Commons, Public Knowledge and EFF to task for allegedly pushing an agenda that would. Continue reading
ASCAP’s Attack On Creative Commons Is Like…
Just a quick thought… ASCAP's new attack on Creative Common's – an voluntary license designed to give copyright holders more flexibility while still retaining the protection of existing laws. Continue reading
ASCAP Attacks Creative Commons, The EFF & Advocates Of Free Music
"our biggest challenge ever." Last week ASCAP sent a fund raising letter to its members launching a campaign to counter the efforts of the country's most vocal advocates of copyright. Continue reading
ASCAP Lawsuits Target 21 Venues In 13 States
As is does periodically, ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) yesterday filed 21 separate lawsuits against nightclubs, bars and restaurants in 13 states claiming infringement. According to. Continue reading
Music Publishers File Suit To Shut Down LimeWire
After RIAA Success, Publishers Demand $150,000 Per Song Eight members of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) have filed a massive copyright infringement lawsuit against LimeWire. The suit follows a. Continue reading
Indie Publisher Bug Music For Sale For $300M
JPMorgan Chase is facilitating an auction for Indie music publisher Bug Music with an asking price of $300 million. As reported by the New York Post, Bug has already received. Continue reading