What do songwriters think about the CRB and mechanical rates? [Trichordist survey results]
Songwriters are on the verge of a 32% increase in mechanical royalties plus inflation indexing. But is that the increase they expected, and do they think the process is fair?. Continue reading
What rightsholders need to know about the MLC
Getting involved with the The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) can be confusing, so let’s break it down… by Ellen Truley of The MLC from Soundfly’s Flypaper blog If you’re a. Continue reading
Is Universal Music stepping up to solve unfrozen mechanicals crisis?
Universal is rumored to plan to try and solve the unfrozen mechanical problem. A guest post by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech notPolicy. I have it on good authority from. Continue reading
RIAA’s Mitch Glazier offers plan to settle frozen mechanicals crisis
Mitch Glazier, head of the RIAA, wants independent songwriting groups to help inform the contentious Copyright Royalty Board negotiations over frozem mechanicals. But that will take more time than the. Continue reading
How will the new physical mechanical rates affect valuations? [Chris Castle]
The Copyright Royalty Judges offered a breath of fresh air in the contentious and labyrinthine Phonorecords III and IV proceedings by refusing to accept the insider “settlement” worked out by. Continue reading
Reasons for abandoning frozen mechanical rates at the Copyright Royalty Board are growing [Chris Castle]
“In a recent comment, I called the Copyright Royalty Board the ‘cornucopia of chaos’ which it is at least on the mismanaged mechanical royalty rates,” writes Chris Castle. Op-ed by. Continue reading
All economic indicators are flashing red at the Copyright Royalty Board on frozen mechanicals
With inflation reaching record highs, songwriters should prepare for changes in royalty rates. A guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions. All of the economic indicators are telling. Continue reading
4 kinds of music publishing royalties
There are four important types of royalties involved in music publishing – here we break down what each one is, and how they apply to your music. Guest post by. Continue reading
Mechanical royalties: Everything you need to know
When it comes to making a living as an independent artist and songwriter, mechanical royalties are essential. In this piece, we break down everything from who gets them to how. Continue reading
Leftover streaming mechanicals will be up for discussion [Chris Castle]
Many of the companies involved have market capitalizations greater than the gross national product of some countries. by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech Policy You may have noticed that a. Continue reading