What the $424M MLC royalty ‘black box’ means for musicians
In this article, Christ Castle breaks down the legal and financial implications of the MLC’s $424 million black box it recently received from digital service providers. Guest post by Chris. Continue reading
Battle For Ownership: Why musicians MUST control their intellectual property
Stephen Duval examines the long-running conflict between the creative and commercial sides of the music industry and details the importance of artists having a larger stake in how their intellectual. Continue reading
4 essential legal protections for your music
If you’re serious about your career as a musician, taking steps to ensure that everything you or your band create is legally protected is essential. Here, we detail four legal. Continue reading
Songwriters who have captured the essence of the pandemic
As we approach a year of lockdown, many of us have been stewing alone with our feelings for some time, including several great songwriters. Here, we look a few standout. Continue reading
4 ways to collaborate with musicians from across the globe
With the ongoing pandemic forcing artists to work together remotely, some of the challenges of this long distance collaboration can also give rise to certain opportunities. Guest post from the. Continue reading
8 ways to improve your songwriting this year
While a fun and rewarding process on the occasions when it goes well, writing good music – like any skill – takes time to master. Here, we look at a. Continue reading
‘Songwriters have been shorted nearly 1/2 billion dollars by streaming services in last decade’
Musicians and the music industry have been reacting to the news that the Mechanical Licensing Collective has received and will distribute more than $424 million in unmatched “black box’ streaming. Continue reading
How to find your musical and fan niche
Whether you’re a musician or a creative in some other field, discovering your niche is a game changing moment in your career. Here, we offer some tips on how you. Continue reading
Musician’s guide to building buzz on Spotify
Landing your music on an official Spotify playlist has become something of a modern Holy Grail for many independent musicians. The process for making this happen, however, remains a confounding. Continue reading
What musicians should learn from entrepreneurs
In this piece, David Andrew Wiebe explains why artists need to recognize that they themselves are running a small business, and how the rules of entrepreneurship can help guide them. Continue reading
6 music royalty advance myths busted
In a industry as fast moving as the music business, it’s difficult to keep track of changes to royalty advances. Here, we look at six inaccurate myths surrounding royalty advances,. Continue reading
