A Letter To Songwriters On The Copyright Royalty Board
Following two lengthy years and a slew of cash from digital streaming services and the NMPA, the Copyright Royalties Board has finally reached its decision to increase payout to songwriters. Continue reading
Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]
Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading
50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold
Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading
Net Neutrality’s Death Official In April (Cue Lawsuits)
Although net neutrality was sentenced to death some time ago last year, the actual repeal itself won't be going into effect until April, at which time a slew of lawsuits. Continue reading
An Opportunity To Include Startups In Music Modernization Act
The music modernization act received a lot pushback form the industry, this time for it's doubling down on the power of the industry's already dominant tech players. Here we explore. Continue reading
Spotify Files $1 Billion Initial Stock Offering
[UPDATE 3 ] Spotify has filed its long rumored initial stock offering seeking $1 billion from the public markets. Unlike the traditional IPO, Spotify, which will trade on the NASDAQ. Continue reading
How To Have A Successful SXSW 2018
Love it or loath it, SXSW is an important time for the music industry and those involved with it, presenting a vast wealth of opportunities for growing your brand, networking,. Continue reading
Could Music Modernization Act Be Trojan Horse For Orphan Works?
In taking a closer look at the language used in the controversial Music Modernization Act, Chris Castle here speculates that the bill may contain some of the same content as. Continue reading
