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
Apple, The Indies And The Rise Of The Digital Monopsony
While Apple yesterday reversed course after much of the independent label community came out in public opposition to 3 month free Music trials that would not involve any royalty payments, questions remain about Apple’s. Continue reading
A Brief History Of Vinyl Music’s Unlikely Comeback [INFOGRAPHIC]
Vinyl records alone won't "Save The Music Industry." But as the ownership of physical music fades and is replaced by streaming, buying vinyl as a souvenir, as well as for. Continue reading
