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Platoon just quietly raised the bar for songwriter services

Platoon has quietly revolutionized songwriter services, providing support and resources to foster their creative and commercial growth. This initiative raises the bar in the industry, setting new standards for songwriter success and innovation.

Alana Bonilla on 07/15/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Film Composer’s Guide to Understanding Key Roles on the Movie Set

An expert offers aspiring film composers a guide on how each player collaborates to make a movie successful and offers insights into the key roles and dynamics of the film industry.

Alana Bonilla on 07/03/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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10 Revenue Streams every Musician needs to know about

Every musician needs to know ten essential revenue streams to maximize their income. Learn the strategies to diversify your earnings and advance your music career.

Alana Bonilla on 07/01/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (3)
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Audius signs licensing deals with ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC

The artist-centric streaming platform Audius has signed licensing agreements with all four U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs): ASCAP, BMI, GMR, and SESAC…..

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)
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New Spotify subscription tiers unintentionally confirm Music’s Value

After raising the price of Premium US subscriptions twice in the last year, Spotify has added new plans with and without audiobooks.

Bruce Houghton on 06/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Understanding Music Publishing: Key Terms Explained

Discover the essential terminology in music publishing with this comprehensive glossary from Horus Music. Key concepts include royalties, intellectual property, the functions of collection societies, and more… from Horus Music. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/19/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony includes R.E.M. reunion

Icons and legends filled this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Here is a rundown of how the night went and which artists were added to this collection of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 06/19/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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UnitedMasters & Musixmatch launch Lyric Competition, showcase AI video creation

Indie music marketing and distribution platform UnitedMasters and lyrics aggregator Musixmatch have partnered for a lyric contest that showcases the latter’s new AI-powered lyric video creation tools. UnitedMasters artists will. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/14/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Publishers FTC complaint escalates battle, Spotify responds

The National Music Publishers Association has ramped up its battle against Spotify on several fronts, including a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission alleging the streamer converted Premium users into a bundled subscription that includes audiobooks without providing an option to remain on a music-only tier….

Bruce Houghton on 06/13/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MLC seeks songwriters for key Board and Committee positions

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is actively seeking nominations from the songwriting community to fill crucial roles on their board, offering a unique opportunity to influence the future of music licensing…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Copyright and Marital Property: The Cher vs. Mary Bono Dispute

Cher is battling Mary Bono, the wife of her deceased musical partner Sonny, over lost royalties. Find out how a marital settlement agreement is at the heart of this high-stakes copyright clash…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/12/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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