The Value Of A Spin, Per Listener, To Songwriters On US Radio Was $0.0000955
Now that ASCAP and BMI have released their revenues for 2014, and we have some data on SESAC (thanks to Moody’s), we can estimate the value of a spin, per. Continue reading
Pandora Is Out Of Tune With Songwriters, Says CD Baby Founder Derek Sivers
As Pandora shareholders convened their annual meeting this week, the streaming music giant’s executives predictably omitted an ongoing battle with songwriters over royalty rates in the hopes of focusing attention on the. Continue reading
7 Invaluable Pieces of Advice for Recent Music College Grads
Probably the scariest thing about going to music school to become a more competent musician is graduating and having to find a paying gig. The pressure is on to start. Continue reading
A Musician’s Guide To PledgeMusic: How To Run A Campaign For Your Upcoming Album
I’m now thirty days into a PledgeMusic campaign to fund my first new album in five years. The following article combines my own thoughts on building and running a (hopefully) successful. Continue reading
Music “Sample” Clearance Issues: Legal Do’s & Don’ts
Many clients ask about whether or not they can "sample" from an existing sound recording and how much is permissible to use, and whether or not they need permission to. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 6.1.15: BM! vs. Pandora, Paul Williams, Sony/ATV Signings
BMI vs. Pandora Judge Louis Stanton backs his decision to award BMI 2.5% of Pandora's revenue, ASCAP President Paul Williams was awarded the PRS for Music Special International Award, and Sony/ATV. Continue reading
Fonder Buys $774 Million SFX Stock, Takes EDM Giant Private
Anyone old enough to remember the early days of Live Nation (then known as SFX), know that founder Bob Sillerman has more financial tricks up his sleeve than a day. Continue reading
EDM Is Now A $6.8 Billion Global Business: Read The IMS 2015 Business Report Here
The global EDM music market grew 12% last year to $6.9 billion, according to the latest IMS Business Report. The U.S. EDM market hit $2 billion or 29% of global. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y and Indie Music
Tips learned from Taylor Swift, a must have social media image size chart and a free tool to create great images topped the tips to for Getting It Done this. Continue reading
4 Ways to Get Festival Ticket Holders to Bring More Friends through Word of Mouth Marketing
Turning fans of live music into vocal advocates begins with asking, but that's really just where it starts. How you ask, what you ask for, and how you show your. Continue reading
