ASCAP Kicks Off 100 Day Celebration of 100 Years
ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, turns 100 in February. Today they kick off a 100 Day countdown with the launch of an interactive timeline celebrating the. Continue reading
35 Things To Consider When Starting Your Own Record Label
The following guest post is an excerpt from the new 4th Edition of Music Is Your Business by Christopher Knab. Deciding to release your own record is only a good. Continue reading
Pandora Buys South Dakota Radio Station In Attempt To Lower Royalty Payments
(UPDATED) Pandora has purchased a small radio station in South Dakota in an attempt to lower the rate it pays to ASCAP and other performing rights organizations. Hot AC radio. Continue reading
Music’s Data Problem May Be Depriving Artists Of Significant Revenue
This guest post by Eliot Van Buskirk of Evolver.fm is certain to cause strong reactions. Post yours in the comment section below. For nearly 100 years, performing rights organizations have. Continue reading
Zoe Keating Tries To Make Sense Of The Performance Royalty System
Guest post by Zoë Keating. As a DIY artist it's up to me to educate myself about the music business. I do my best, but some elements of it seem. Continue reading
Would You Sue A Restaurant For $30,000 If They Didn’t Pay You Royalties?
Many restaurants and venues are getting into legal trouble with music companies like BMI for illegally playing music. On Music Think Tank, Derek Miller talks about royalties, the problems that. Continue reading
Ariel Hyatt’s Music Marketing Basics: Newsletters, Products & Polls
Ariel Hyatt, fresh from the ASCAP Expo in Los Angeles, has some music marketing lessons for all artists. As many know, making it in the music industry is very hard.. Continue reading
