Tag: Authors and Publishers

ASCAP Names New Board Of Directors

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, has released the results of its biennial election for the Board of Directors.

Bruce Houghton on 03/21/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Big Machine Records, Board of directors, CBS, Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, Joshua, Paramore, Taylor York, Zac Farro

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Stop The Legalized Extortion: How To Make The Live Music Experience Fair For All

Here a former venue owner explores the possibilities behind technology bringing transparency to live performance marketplace, thereby ending what has essentially become a form of legalized extortion for artists.

Guest Post on 03/13/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adrian Belew, African-American culture, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, American Drive-In, American Music Award, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, film, Music licensing, Music Reports, SESAC

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THE PITCH: TuneRegistry Takes On Music Rights, Metadata

Today, indie music rights and metadata management platform TuneRegistry makes its PITCH. As with other startups in this ongoing series, we've given them 100 words to convince you of their. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/10/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: AC Entertainment, Alessia Cara, Ali Tamposi, American Society of Composers, ASAP Ferg, Authors and Publishers, Compact disc, music industry, Record producer, SESAC, United States Copyright Office

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Apple Claims To Be Leading Way On Song Metadata To “Ensure Songwriters Get Paid”

Often known for it's progressive behavior in the tech industry, Apple is taking steps to encourage artists to get their music's copyright registered with one of several relevant publishing organizations although. Continue reading

Guest Post on 03/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Billboard Magazine, CD-R, CeeLo Green, Compact disc, Copyright Act of 1976, Copyright registration, United States Copyright Office, YouTube

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

In this week's slew of useful advice for the independent, do-it-yourself musician, we deliver handy tips on how to become a better musician, why small goals can best for maximum. Continue reading

admin on 01/07/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Drake (musician), Inc., Instagram, music industry, Music publisher (popular music), Performance rights organisation, Royalty payment, United States Department of Justice

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Irving Azoff Calls Radio Industry A Cartel [Analysis]

The Irving Azoff-founded performing rights organization GRM recently sued the Radio Music Licensing Committee on the grounds of antitrust violations, indicative of a rising tide of songwriters and performers seeking. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/06/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Beverly Hills, Broadcast Music, California, Carrie Fisher, consent decree, Debbie Reynolds, Inc., Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, Singin' in the Rain, United States Department of Justice

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BMI Files Federal Rate Court Action Against The Radio Music License Committee

BMI filed an action in Federal Rate Court today to set interim fees for radio stations represented by the Radio Music License Committee while BMI and the RMLC negotiate the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Billboard Magazine, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Drake (musician), Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, United States Department of Justice, Vice president

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Music Industry Legal Actions To Watch In 2017

Here music industry lawyer Erin M. Jacobson looks at what are expected to be some of the top music industry legal cases coming in 2017, what we can expect to. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (4)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Authors and Publishers, Class Action, consent decree, copyright, Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act, Fordham University School of Law, Sirius XM Radio, SoundExchange, The Turtles

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Signing Up With ASCAP, BMI Not Enough

While many in the music industry are quick to bemoan the difficulty of earning significant income from music publishing, the reality is that there more opportunities than ever to do. Continue reading

Guest Post on 01/03/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Music, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Comparison of on-demand streaming music services, consent decree, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., independent music, music industry, SESAC, Spotify

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Music Industry Leaders Offer Their Predictions For 2017

The team behind the music business program at William Paterson University reached out to a variety of top music industry leaders to get their predictions for the business in 2017.

Guest Post on 12/27/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Apple Music, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Broadcast Music, CD Baby, Inc., independent music, music industry, Recording Industry Association of America, SESAC, Streaming media

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Billboard Acquires Spin, Vibe and Stereogum, Azoff and Leiweke’s Oak View Buys Venues Today

[UPDATED] Two big music media deals close out 2016. Hollywood Reporter and Billboard Media Group have acquired SpinMedia’s music assets Spin, Vibe and Stereogum and Irving Azoff and Tim Leiweke's. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/23/2016 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AEG, American Society of Composers, Angry Birds, Anna Faris, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Authors and Publishers, Irving Azoff, Live Nation Entertainment, Never Miss a Beat, The Hollywood Reporter, TMZ

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