Practical Legal Tips For Today’s Record Producer
As the role of the record producer continues to evolve, there is some important legal information that should be kept in mind, particularly for those producers who are more involved. Continue reading
Artists And Performance Royalties: Time For A Solution
Followers of the Future of Music Coalition know that they have long supported a public performance right for AM/FM radio that would pay artists when their music is played on over-the-air. This right already. Continue reading
How Many New Listeners Does Streaming Deliver For Each Lost Music Buyer? [Mark Mulligan]
As we wait to see what effect Apple Music will have on streaming adoption, download revenue and its competitors, one of the music industry's top analysts, Mark Mulligan, looks at. Continue reading
21,000+ Sign Petition Calling For Musician Credits On Apple Music [SIGN ON HERE]
There are two main reasons we should all demand full credits be published on Apple Music and all digital services.: 1) its only fair that musicians, producers and others get. Continue reading
Why People Like Other Streaming Services More than Apple Music
With the recent launch of Apple Music there is a full-on war going on on the music streaming market. Apple Music is praised for its high quality sound, artist selection. Continue reading
Facebook Starts Paying Video Creators, Is In Talks With Record Labels
Facebook has always left the music business to others, but that may be about to change. With video viewing on Facebook exploding, the online giant announced that it would start. Continue reading
Indie DIY Advice: Write ‘Thank You’ Notes
While adding extra items to merchandise orders can be expensive for an artist or record label, 'Thank You' notes can be a friendly and cost effective way to connect with. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 6.26.15: Downtown Publishing • Sturgill Simpson • “Uptown Funk”
The CEO of Downtown Publishing joins the NMPA board, Sturgill Simpson signs a new deal, and how "Uptown Funk" royalties were divided among eleven songwriters top this week's music publishing. Continue reading
50% OFF MUSIC SALE! Apple To Pay Half Royalty Rate During 90 Free Trials
One by one yesterday, independent music trade groups and labels announced they would be signing revised contracts with Apple Music. It was a major victory for indies who had objected. Continue reading
American Idol Winners Sue Sony Music: “Your Equity Stake In Spotify Cheats Artists”
In a claim that, if proven, has far reaching implications, a group of American Idol winners including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson and the label 19 Recordings are suing Sony, saying that. Continue reading
10 Uncovered Ways to Promote Indie Music Online
Being an indie musician means waging a constant war for survival. At the times of R.E.M., it was a real nightmare to self-produce and self-promote indie music, as artists didn't. Continue reading
