Tag: Authors and Publishers

Did Zeppelin Steal Stairway To Heaven Revisited

Talk of plagiarism and theft consistently permeate the music industry. In this instance, we look at the possibility of Led Zeppelin having 'stolen' their classic song Stairway to Heaven and,. Continue reading

admin on 10/06/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adele, album, American Society of Composers, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Authors and Publishers, Beastie Boys, Facebook, Led Zeppelin, music industry, Robert Plant, rock and roll

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Spotify Partners With NS2 For Self-Service Ad Platform Test

Spotify recently launched a new self-service ad platform allowing promoters to upload and market their shows to specific fans. Currently in its beta in the US, the service has prompted. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/02/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AltaVista, Amazon Music, American Society of Composers, Arbitration award, Australasia, Authors and Publishers, Bermuda, CD Baby, Collection agency, Spotify, United States

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Why Every Musician Should Be Playing More House Concerts

While the dream of many aspiring musicians may be playing a packed stadium, getting to that point is a lengthy process, and playing any official venue, even a small one,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/29/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Americas, Atlanta, Australia, Authors and Publishers, Ballistic trauma, Bar, Business Insider, California, Character encodings in HTML, Music venue

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Industry Navigation Tips For Songwriters

The music industry is full of talented and creative songwriters, which can often foster a negative competitive environment, but rather than fall into this trap, it would behoove any songwriter. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Album cover, Alex Shapiro, American Society of Composers, Argentina, Astrology, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Singer-songwriter, songwriter, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Stevie Wonder

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THU. BRIEF: Facebook Licensing? Labels ‘Hopeful’ • Copyright Bill Passes • NeYo Invests In Tech • Dr. Luke Downgraded • More

Thursday 4.27.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Dear RIAA and IFPI, How did Facebook get so big and profitable without licensing music? Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 04/27/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Bittorrent, BMG Rights Management, CD-R, Compact disc, Digital Music News, Facebook, Never Miss a Beat, Recording Industry Association of America

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Streaming Music Has Changed What It Means To Be Successful

Although an album's success was once measured by the number of purchases, the streaming era has significantly altered how information is gathered and used, with success now being measured by. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/26/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Adult contemporary music, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Galway Girl, Glasgow, Kodak Black, Saoirse Ronan, Shape of You (Reshaped), United Kingdom, Watercooler

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Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap

ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/21/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Detroit, Elton John, Grammy Award, Jamaica, Katy Perry, Marvin Gaye, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Uptight (Everything's Alright)

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ASCAP, SACEM, PRS Form IBM-Backed Blockchain Music Initiative To Improve Royalty Tracking

2017 is the year that Blockchain will become more of a tool than a theory. The technology, which allows seamless tracking of digital use has been called the savior of. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/07/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Advertising, American Society of Composers, AOL, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Business Insider, copyright, Google, IBM, Inc., Music licensing, Twitter

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Licensing Music For Corporate Events: What To Look Out For

No kind of company gathering or event is complete without some background tunes, regardless of the level of formality, but in order to play copyrighted music in a public space,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Joshua, Kandi Burruss, No Scrubs, Paramore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, TLC (group)

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THU. BRIEF: ASCAP Adds Admin Services • Diddy vs Reverse Racism Claim • Sheeran Re-credits Hit • More

THURSDAY 3.23.17 Music Business News From Around The Web ASCAP and others are adapting to survive in the digital age and to properly service their members. Updated continuously under. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/23/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Ed Sheeran, Hayley Williams, Information Age, Josh Farro, Joshua, Kandi Burruss, No Scrubs, Paramore, TLC (group)

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