6 James Brown Children Sue “I Feel Good” Trust”
Six alleged biological children of Soul Brother No. 1 James Brown along with three grandchildren have sued his estate in federal court, claiming they were cut out of royalties by. Continue reading
So You’ve Created A Music Video, Now What?
While creating a music video may seem like enough work itself, having a finished product doesn't mean your done, and having a proper release strategy will often make or break. Continue reading
Streaming Music Payment Rates Drop 9%, Apple Music Gains [David Lowery]
Musician and artists advocate David Lowery has been sharing an analysis of the streaming royalties that he receives as the principle songwriter and leader of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven since. Continue reading
Facebook Gives Indie Musicians, Publishers March 12 Licensing Deadline
[UPDATED] Facebook has finally created a system for musicians and rightsholders to get paid for use of their music on the social giant. But they've also set a March 12th. Continue reading
How To Use Word-Of-Mouth To Drive Music, Ticket Sales
As consumers become increasingly bombarded with advertising, that advertising gets increasingly easier to ignore, meaning bands and artists need to seek new (or in some cases old) ways of promoting. Continue reading
DistroKid Adds Lyrics Delivery, Shares Major Milestone
[UPDATED] DistroKid has added lyric delivery to its low cost digital music distribution service. The company is the first indie D.I.Y. distributor to offer the service, with iTunes and Apple. Continue reading
Round Hill Raises New $263 Million Music Investment Fund
Round Hill Music Royalty Partners announced that it has raised $263 million for a second music investment fund. The private equity firm has taken stakes in music copyrights from The. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Atlantic • Sony • Pandora • Anti- • BMI • More
Pete Ganbarg has been promoted to the newly created position of President of A&R for Atlantic Records, based in NYC. He will also continue to oversee A&R for Atlantic, as. Continue reading
Copyright Maximalists Give Up Term Extension Battle
After forty years of old works not tipping over into the public domain, it appears the Term-Extenders-That-Be are opting not to push for an extension this time around, anticipating that. Continue reading
