Directional Music: Keeping Artists And Media Makers In Business

Directional Music has launched it's website and online searchable music database providing curated content for music supervisors and media makers looking to license music. Directional music aims to keep indie. Continue reading

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ASCAP Names Elizabeth Matthews New CEO

The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has named Elizabeth Matthews as its new CEO. Matthews served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ASCAP since 2013. She. Continue reading

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3 Myths About the Music Industry That Most People Still Believe

By Dave Kusek on Sonicbids Blog In many ways, the music industry is much more accessible to independent artists than it ever was before. You can write a song, record it, distribute it, and. Continue reading

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ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento To Retire

ASCAP today announced that CEO John LoFrumento eas retiring after 17 at the performing rights organization. January 1st. LoFrumento first joined ASCAP in 1981 as Controller. He then served as. Continue reading

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Irving Azoff Threatens To Pull 20K Songs Off YouTube

After months of contentious negotiations, yesterday was finally Google's day in the music business spotlight with launch of both a new home for music on YouTube and its Music Key. Continue reading

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Best Of 2013: How To License A Cover Song For A Music Video

By Musician and Marketing Consultant Solveig Whittle (@shadesofsolveig). Last year I recorded a cover of an old favorite song of mine called Menta e Rosmarino (I Won’t Be Lonely) by. Continue reading

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Online Sync Library is Looking for Amazing Music from Labels and Catalog [Sponsored Post]

Stereobot.com is a leader in music licensing for TV, Film, Video Games and apps, and they are now seeking more amazing music to grow our library.  Stereobot if accepting submissions from catalogs. Continue reading

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Musicians Are Finding Licensing Opportunities In Foreign Markets

By Eduardo Loret de Mola from Berklee College's  Music Business Journal. The music licensing market is actively expanding its scope within the entertainment industry. Musicians’ net earnings from traditional licensing. Continue reading

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Why Digital Consumer Companies Are A Poor Indicator Of The Future of Music Tech Investment

Last week Mark Mulligan shared his take on why Twitter was a stock worth watching to suggest the fate of public music offerings and to affect the perspectives of potential. Continue reading

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How Music Licensing Fits Into One Indie Act’s Approach To Marketing

In September, Hypebot ran a guest post from Sarah Sharp featuring tips on getting your music licensed. As a music supervisor and lead singer of the Jitterbug Vipers, Sharp understands. Continue reading

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