Cam Meekins On Hip Hop, Major Labels vs D.I.Y. And Giving Back
Here TuneCore talks with MC/Producer Cam Meekins about the challenges of making a career in hip hop, his signing to and subsequent departure from Atlantic Records to start his own. Continue reading
Freemium Model Works For Pandora But Is Devastating To Songwriters [Op-Ed]
Although Pandora's CEO Brian McAndrews recently boasted of the success of their free music streaming service, claiming that Americans are unwilling to pay for streaming, a breakdown of their revenue. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 9.25.15: Streaming Milestone • BMI Bonuses • Pandora Rate Win
New reporting from the RIAA indicates a new milestone as music streaming revenue surpasses physical sales for the first time in the United States. Reporting from the first half of the. Continue reading
Advance Listening Isn’t Going Anywhere
Will stiff competition between streaming music services and direct to fan interaction kill the practice of streaming music prior to release? Some think so, but music marketer Wes Davenport has a. Continue reading
Lazy Rich: “You Have 5 Seconds To Make An Impression”
Lazy Rich, known for his remixes and as the engine behind Big Fish Records, talks about the importance of arranging and producing high quality recordings before submitting them to labels,. Continue reading
On The Music Industry Jobs Board: PR Coordinator • Account Manager • Ecommerce • More
The Syndicate is seeking a Publicity Coordinator and booking agency software provider Jamplify is hiring an Account Manager. There are also great jobs open at Status Audio, Sneak Attack and more. Continue reading
Record Labels Say NZ’s $25 Anti-Piracy Claims Too Costly
While piracy remains a significant issue in New Zealand, the recording industry is saying that the country's laws make copyrights too expensive to enforce. According to a report by Fairfax Digital's. Continue reading
Is It Time To Bid Farewell To All Pre-1972 Music?
Taking advantage of a copyright void which was created for all pre-1972 music after the law was updated in 1976, the RIAA has been trying to claim that the state. Continue reading
5 Rewarding Careers to Explore With a Music Degree
Looking for a job in the music industry but are worried that all the good ones are taken? Fear not. Although it can often seem as though the industry doesn't. Continue reading
