Indie Labels Scored 40% Of Grammy 2018 Wins
Independent labels won 36 out of the 84 or just over 40% of Grammys handed out this week. A2IM member labels 4AD (Beggars Group), ATO, Big Machine, Concord Music Group,. Continue reading
Content Creators Coalition Demands Anti-trust Hearings Into YouTube’s ‘Attempts To Censor Artists’
The Content Creators Coalition is demanding anti-trust hearings before the U.S. House and Senate Judiciary Committees in response to recent reports that Google’s YouTube is requiring all artists that it. Continue reading
What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It?
The Music Modernization Act is poised to reshape music copyright and compensation for a generation. But what exactly is the MMA, and how will it impact songwriters and publishers? We. Continue reading
Could It Be Time For Inspector General To Review Copyright Office’s Administration Of Address Unknown NOIs?
In the latest development from the ongoing debacle of 'address unknown' NOIs, Chris Robley here points out the need for the copyright office to further investigate these Notices of Intent. Continue reading
‘Women Need To Step Up’ says Grammy Chief In Tone Deaf Response To Music’s Gender Gap
[UPDATED] Only one women, Best New Artist Alessia Cara, took the stage to pick up an award during the televised portion of the 60th annual Grammy Awards. Overall, just 9.3% of. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: DistroKid To Launch Publishing Administration, 300K Musicians Using Revenue Split Service
DistroKid is launching a publishing administration service. Details are still be worked out, but the new service should be available within weeks, DistroKid founder Phil Kaplan tells Hypebot. Publishing administration. Continue reading
Shooting A Professional Music Video – A Look Inside
In this interview with Jon Farley of the high-end music video production group The Famous Company, he answers questions about what goes into what an artist should know and prepare. Continue reading
‘We Shall Overcome’ Overcomes Copyright Claim, Enters Public Domain
From the people that brought you Happy Birthday, the famous gospel protest song 'We Shall Overcome' has now entered the public domain as well, following a dubious and later dismissed. Continue reading
Big Win For Songwriters: Mechanical Royalties Rise 44%, Copyright Royalty Board Rules
[UPDATE 2] In a major win for songwriters and music publishers, the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has approved major graduated increases in mechanical rates for 2018-2022 totalling 43.8%. It. Continue reading
