ASCAP I Create Music Expo 2019 Names First Panelists

This year’s ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO will bring together some of the past year’s most successful songwriters on May 2 – 4, 2019 in Los Angeles.  Panels and panelists. Continue reading

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WED. BRIEF: Indie Creators Earned $6.8B • Ryan Adams Silenced • ‘Leaving Neverland’ • More

WEDNESDAY 2.20.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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If You Perform Live, You’re Probably Not Getting Paid Royalties That You Deserve

For many artists, touring is one of the primary ways in which they maintain a living as a musician, making it that much more troubling to learn that many artists. Continue reading

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25 Year Old Rock Song Mysteriously Tops Japanese Charts

Recently a twenty-five year old Dinorsaur Jr. song called "Over Your Shoulder" agitated musical waters when it mysteriously popped out of the blue ta #18 on the Japanese Billboard charts.. Continue reading

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Rhapsody and Napster To Pay Songwriters Up To $10M In Class Action Settlement

The law firm representing musician and artist advocate David Lowery and other songwriters has filed a motion for preliminary approval of a settlement that will see self-published songwriters paid as. Continue reading

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If You Aren’t Posting Your Pre-Order Link, You Need Help With Your Digital Strategy

Posting everyday to promote a new release is fine. But if you aren’t posting a pre-order link, then you are making your fans jump through unnecessary hoops. Listen and learn. Continue reading

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BUSINESS OF INDIE: Linn Records To Apple Music • RPM Owes Labels $6.8M • Fireflight To RockFest • More

In this new edition of the Business Of Indie, Linn Records finally finds its way to Apple Music with 400 titles, distributor RPM owes labels $6.8 million, Christian rock stars. Continue reading

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What Musicians Should Ask Themselves Before Hiring A Publicist

Sure every wants to be successful, but the route to success tends to vary wildly across the industry, and while the help of a publicist can do wonders for advancing. Continue reading

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Symphonic Distribution Launches Bodega Sync Licensing

Independent music distribution and label services company Symphonic Distribution is extending its services to include a new sync licensing division called Bodega Sync.

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Bloodshot Records Co-Founder ‘Steps Away’ After Lydia Loveless’s Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Bloodshot records co-owner Nan Warshaw is “stepping away” from her duties at the indie label, following sexual misconduct allegations against her life partner, musician Mark Panick. The allegations came to. Continue reading

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