Neighboring Rights: What They Are, Why They’re Important

The concept of neighboring rights parallels that of performance rights. Where performance rights reference the right to perform a composition, neighboring rights reference the ability to publicly perform the sound. Continue reading

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How to Sing A Happy Tune At Tax Time: Musician’s Guide

While tax season is commonly a source of dread for most Americans, working as a musician carries with it some unique tax implications, both when it comes to paying on. Continue reading

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Scandals, ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Threaten Future Of K-Pop

New scandals in South Korea that cast doubt on K-Pop stars, K-Pop culture and a male chauvinist and sexist South Korean culture in general, could halt the genre's recent hugely. Continue reading

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New Update To Spotify For Artists Portal

Spotify has been rolling out some major changes to its "Spotify for Artists" platform that have met with largely favorable feedback from users. Here we break down what's new.

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Music Tectonics Conference To Bring Together Music, Tech

Music and technology PR firm rock paper scissors has announced the launch of the first annual Music Tectonics Conference. Designed to sit at the intersection of music, technology and business,. Continue reading

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Scooter Braun Settles $10M Lawsuit With Troy Carter

Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande manager Scooter Braun has settled its $10 million lawsuit against form Lady Gaga manager and Spotify exec Troy Carter.

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7Digital Names New CEO As Simon Cole Exits

7digital has announced that Simon Cole will step down as Director and CEO next month and named John Aalbers to replace him. Simon has led  the B2B digital music company. Continue reading

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MON. BRIEF: Dueling Mechanical Licensing Collectives • Apple Music Refresh • Spotify ‘Discover Quickly’ • More

MONDAY 3.25.19 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under the More News tab

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This Week In Music Commentary

This week, commentators from inside the industry shared their take on how Facebook could be the future of social music, why Spotify's new town hall charm offensive on songwriters will. Continue reading

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Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music

We have a plethora of helpful tips and tricks for the independent music industry do-it-yourselfers out there, with advice on how to get your artist website started, how to engage. Continue reading

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