PROs Exacerbate Inequality Among Musicians [Michael Dorf]
Despite their mission to protect music creators, Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) often funnel royalties to major artists while leaving independent musicians behind, says Michael Dorf. The founder of the Knitting. Continue reading
How to register with a PRO (and why you need to do it NOW!)
As a songwriter, you NEED to make sure you’re registered with a Performing Rights Organization like ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. These are the people that make sure you’re getting paid. Continue reading
Soundexchange, VEVA partner for more accurate payments to performers
It’s encouraging to see the power of data to transform payments to artists shift from discussion to reality. SoundExchange is no stranger to smart uses of data, but a new. Continue reading
Guide to self-publishing your own music
Although not for everyone, self-publishing your music brings with it a number of perks, giving you full control of where and how your music is used. Here, we break down. Continue reading
VNUE lands $8M equity funding commitment
Live music tech startup VNUE has entered into a securities purchase agreement for the sale of up to $8 million of its common stock. The new VNUE investment is backed. Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About Song Registration Data
When it comes to music publishing, having accurate data is essential to properly registering your song with a PRO and, ultimately, to getting paid. Here, we break down all that. Continue reading
Most Common Mistakes Artists Make When Registering Songs
If you want to actually receive royalties for your music, it’s essential that your songs be properly registered. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to make mistakes during this process and. Continue reading
What Are Performance Royalties, PROs?
In this fifth segment of their series exploring music copyrights and royalties, Disc Maker CEO Tony van Veen breaks down what performance royalties are, why you probably aren’t getting enough. Continue reading
