Google Partners With LyricFind To Deliver More Lyrics In Search, Administer Rights
[UPDATED] Google Search and Google Play Music are diving more deeply into song lyrics via a deal with LyricFind. Lyrics as an add-on have been getting attention lately. Apple Music is. Continue reading
Victory Records Is Back On Spotfy
After a much publicized spat over unpaid royalties which led to the entire Victory Records catalog being removed from Spotify, the indie label is back on the music streamer. No. Continue reading
Happy Birthday To You: A Copyright Saga Chapter Closes
As most are now aware, the song which has for years been a staple of American birthday celebrations has been wrested from the clutches of Warner/Chappell and placed in the. 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 9.11.15: BMI Sets Record • Sony/ATV Warns Songwriters
Martin Bandier BMI announced record revenue and royalty distributions for the fiscal year surpassing $1 billion in revenue. This performing rights organization stated that “it generated revenues of $1.013 billion during. Continue reading
Monetizing And Marketing Cover Songs On Youtube
In this Music Consultant interview they speak with Scott Herring, a digital music entrepreneur who got in on the game early and, most recently, has been serving as the head. Continue reading
Read Sony/ATV Head Martin Bandier’s Urgent Letter To All Songwriters
In an letter to songwriters, Martin Bandier, the head of Sony/ATV Music Publishing warned that a current Justice Department proposal that grant 100% licensing' to ASCAP and BMI. In his letter,. Continue reading
PRS Music Sues Soundcloud After “5 Years Of Unsuccessful Negotiations”
It's one step forward and one step back for SoundCloud. Rumors have the music site close to a key deal with Universal. But today UK music collection and licensing body. Continue reading
9 Secrets From Indie Artists for Selling a Ton of Merch After Their Shows
You just sold out a show in the latest stop on your tour. Time to sell some merch! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of. Continue reading
How Musicians Can Get Higher Pay For Live Shows
Those that are starting out in the music industry often have to "pay their dues" to make it. So, they begin to play shows for very little money. But how long. Continue reading
