Mechanical Licensing 101: Artist’s Guide
While there are a number of relevant licenses necessary when releasing music, this piece explores one of the most common – the mechanical license – and what exactly artists need. Continue reading
Beat Licensing 101 – Creator’s Guide
In this guide, Chris Dampier takes a deep dive into what every beat maker needs to know when it comes to licensing their work, including the difference between master royalties. Continue reading
What New Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Indie Songwriters
The MLC – or Mechanical Licensing Collective – is a new U.S.-based organization tasked with administering mechanical licenses for digital audio. So what does this mean for songwriters and their. Continue reading
‘Don’t Get Screwed!’ Warns Music Attorney In New Book
Making your own way as an independent musician can be a fraught process. In a business where legal missteps are easy to make and the consequences can be dire, this. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘Hipgnosis Has A Buy And Hold Strategy, Not A Buy And Sell Strategy’
In part two of the Q&A with Merck Mercuriadis of investment/song management company Hipgnosis, we dig deeper into his vision and strategy for the management of the company. READ PART 1. Continue reading
Sync Licensing: 5 Important Lessons Learned (A Case Study)
Sync licensing can be one of the best ways to make actual money in the music industry but, like anything else in the biz, brings with it its own share. Continue reading
Artists Will Earn A Little More With Removal Of Controlled Composition Clause
BMG made industry headlines last week when it opted to eliminate the Controlled Composition clause from its artist contracts. This means more money for artists, and could also be the. Continue reading
TV & Radio Royalties: What You Need To Know
Successfully landing your music on TV or Radio is one of the most satisfying accomplishments a musician can achieve. Better yet, it means you’re probably getting paid as well. Here,. Continue reading
Controlled Compositions Clauses, Frozen Mechanicals Explained
BMG recently made headlines with the announcement that they would be rolling back at least some aspects of the “controlled composition” in their record deals, which would be good news. Continue reading
2020 Album Release Calendar: A Checklist For Getting Your Record’s Holiday Release
The Holidays are just around the corner, and can be a great time to drop a new release. Here, we break down how to map out the promotion and release. Continue reading
