‘Songwriters are the lowest paid person in the economic equation’ and Merck Mercuriadis is bankrolling a Guild to fight back
Hipgnosis Songs founder Merck Mercuriadis has again challenged music publishers and the entire music industry to better serve and compensate songwriters. This time he’s also promising to do something about. Continue reading
Twitch and Music Publishers just agreed to agree…
The rumored music licensing agreement between Twitch and The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is more of a truce than a deal. The pair announced “an agreement to work together. Continue reading
6 types of record label contracts
The legal aspects of the music industry can often be difficult to fully understand, particularly where contracts are concerned. Here, we explain what the six main types of record label. Continue reading
Twitch nears deal with US publishers, but that won’t solve all its music problems
Twitch is near to signing a music licensing deal with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) according to reports. The Amazon-owned platform is already licensed with BMI, ASCAP and SESAC. Continue reading
What are the 5 best cities for country music in 2021?
Whether you’re a country music fan seeking more artists, or a country musician in search of your people, a new report reveals those cities in the US which are haven. Continue reading
A musician’s guide to earning passive income
The revenue musicians earn from streaming, publishing royalties, and physical sales are constantly discussed in the DIY music community. Less frequently mentioned, however, are passive income sources. Here, we look. Continue reading
Building your music career one small success at a time
Here we look at the small steps you can take on the road to success that will help build the foundation for a long term successful career in the music. Continue reading
5 tips to grow your own music business
While it certainly takes hard work, being able to grow a successful and profitable business out of your passion makes it all worth it! Here, we look at five tips. Continue reading
4 steps for creating a music marketing budget – 2021 edition
When you’re getting serious about your music career, one of the most important things you can do is create a marketing budget. This might seem both boring and intimidating, so. Continue reading
Iron Maiden achieves highest charting album ever on Billboard with ‘Senjutsu’
Following nearly half a century together, the band Iron Maiden continues to climb to new heights, debuting at No. 3 in the Billboard 200 with the release of their latest. Continue reading
