‘Every music career goal needs a dream attached to it’
Having goals and an actionable strategy is important for furthering your career in music but, as Charlotte Yates here explains, having a broader dream that motivates you is key to. Continue reading
An easy guide to creating song split sheets
When it comes to collaborative songwriting between bandmates and others, split sheets are absolutely essential to legal disputes and ensuring everyone is properly compensated for their contributions. Here, we look. Continue reading
The greatest mistake an artist can make when releasing a new album (and how to fix it)
Releasing an album can be a tricky process, and while a few missteps along the way are inevitable, there’s huge mistake artists make all too frequently that is hugely detrimental. Continue reading
New CRB webcast rates mean more money for all artists, labels
The US Copyright Royalty Board has set rates 2021- 2025 for webcasters that will mean higher payments to artists and labels. The new rates will also require stations to make back. Continue reading
Primary Wave lands $375M Oaktree Capital investment
Primary Wave Music has landed a $375 million investment from Oaktree Capital Management. Oaktree will now own a minority interest in the leading independent music publishing company which owns or controls the. Continue reading
What is the ‘oldest’ song?
Some songs stand the test of time better than other, and such is certainly the case for Hurrian Hymn no. 6 (we’re not sure about the other five) a song. Continue reading
Black Honey’s “Written & Directed” [a case study]
In this case study, we dig into the strategy and tactics employed by English independent rock band Black Honey to fund and promote their sophomore album Written & Directed. Guest. Continue reading
Will the Copyright Royalty Board share the madness of pretending that songwriters don’t feel the effects of economic inflation?
Beginning in 2006, the CRB stopped including a CPI based rate increase for mechanical royalties, but as inflation continues to grow (albeit slowly) will the Copyright Royalty Board continue to. Continue reading
How to translate your song to another language and why you should do it today
Translating a song in such a way that its impact and meaning remain the same or greater requires an even greater degree of linguistic acumen than that required for legal. Continue reading
Twitch expresses ‘disappointment’ with music industry recent DMCA claims
Twitch has expressed “disappointment” after a recent round of DMCA takedown notices ignited exactly the response one might expect from the music industry. Op-ed by Timothy Geigner of Techdirt The. Continue reading
UMG, Believe and the productization of music [MARK MULLIGAN]
A hedge fund buying 10% of UMG and Believe’s $400M IPO are part of a trend fundamentally reshaping the music industry. “This trend, with good cause, has been referred to. Continue reading
