Should I “Officially” Copyright My Song? Basics Of Music Copyrights, Royalties Part 2 [VIDEO]
In this video, Disc Makers CEO Tony van Veen breaks down the legal rationale for why it’s worth “officially” copyrighting your music as an artist and songwriter. Guest post by. Continue reading
What Exactly Does A Music Publicist Do?
In an effort to clarify some general industry confusion on exactly what role a publicist has in the music industry, Angela Mastrogiacomo here breaks down just what it is a. Continue reading
The Secrets Of Music Licensing
When it comes to making money in the music business, licensing is one of the more lucrative avenues to pursue. In this piece, Erin M. Jacobson reveals the secret to. Continue reading
A Good Time To Be A Songwriter As Universal Music Publishing Connects Others With Royalty Portal
While some legacy songwriters are nostalgic for royalty systems from days gone by, the reality is that such systems were sluggish and often unreliable when it came to actually paying. Continue reading
Legal Basics For DIY Artists
For independent bands and musicians out there, the legal side of the music business can be thorny territory. Here, we break down the four legal basics of operating as a. Continue reading
Who Is George Johnson, Why Every Songwriter Should Thank Him
In this piece, David C Lowery delves into what one little known indie singer/songwriter is doing to fight against the streaming giants, the federal government, and others, for songwriter’s rights,. Continue reading
The One Question You Must Ask Yourself Before Dropping A New Track
Once you’ve completed that perfect new single, you’re going to want to share it with the wold immediately. Before releasing new music to the public, however, there’s one question you. Continue reading
Does Your Music Qualify For YouTube’s Content ID System?
The YouTube content ID fingerprinting system can enable content owners like artists and labels to identify and track the material that they own on the platform – provided, that is,. Continue reading
Everything You Need To Know About Music Advances
For artists who have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into their work, finally getting the financial validation of an advance can be an exciting moment, but as with so. Continue reading
Guide To Best Album Sequencing
Even living as we are in the age of streaming, albums aren’t going anywhere, and the order in which the songs appear can make or break an album. Here we. Continue reading
