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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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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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Turning Pennies To Dollars: Increasing The Efficiency Of Royalty Collections

Although little attention was paid to them in a more profitable era, keeping track of minimal royalty collections has become increasingly important in the music industry, something which is being. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/22/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Anti-competitive practices, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Broadcast Music, consent decree, EMI, Inc., music industry, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, YouTube

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Coalition Of Top Music Industry Trade Groups Congratulate Trump On Win, Signal Agreement With Piracy Promises

Despite deep distrust of President – elect Trump within much of the music community, a diverse group of industry trade groups including A2IM, ASCAP, BMI, The RIAA, The Recording Academy and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/14/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Kylie Jenner, Lisa Simpson, Never Miss a Beat, New York City, Pandora, Performance rights organisation, Singing, Snapchat

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Music Publisher’s Send President-ElectTrump Their Wish List

Many in the music community have argued that the Obama administration has a too cozy relationship with tech, particularly Google. Could a Trump team be better for the music industry and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/21/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Facebook, General counsel, Inc., National Music Publishers’ Association, Performance rights organisation, Society of Composers & Lyricists, Songwriters Guild of America, United States, YouTube

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5 Things To Know In Advance Of Renewing Your Music Licenses

As 2016 draws to a close, many are likely thinking about renewing their music licenses. Change is afoot in the industry however, and before rushing to update their preexisting licenses,. Continue reading

admin on 11/16/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Inc., Music licensing, National Music Publishers’ Association, Pandora Radio, Performance rights organisation, royalties, SESAC, Spotify, United States Department of Justice

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Guvera Fails To Pay U.S. and South American Staff

Troubled music streaming service Guvera has failed to pay promised severance and other monies due former staffers in the U.S and South America.

Bruce Houghton on 11/02/2016 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Alan Sugar, American Association of Independent Music, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Baptists, Barack Obama, Bernie Sanders, Broadcast Music, Donald Trump, Inc., President of the United States, United States

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