Synchtank panel addresses ‘too much data’ issue
With and increasing uptick in the consumption of digital music, DSPs and right holders are struggling to deal with the ever increasing amount of data. Here, a Synctank looks at. Continue reading
musicFIRST warns Congress of radio’s misleading narrative on rights to sound recordings
US advocacy group musicFIRST is calling foul on a letter sent by Reps. Kathy Castor and Steve Womack (and possibly crafted by the National Association of Broadcasters) encouraging those on Capital Hill. Continue reading
What would Taylor Swift and Eddie Cue do? One solution to the frozen mechanical problem
The Copyright Royalty Board is seemingly on the cusp of allowing a private agreement among several major industry players regarding frozen mechanical royalties to become law. Chris Castle here examines. Continue reading
SoundExchange: What is it, and how does it benefit you?
When it comes to getting paid, SoundExchange it a great resource for making sure you get the royalties you’re rightfully owed as an artist. Guest post by Randi Zimmerman of. Continue reading
Distrokid claims 30-40% global new music market share, upgrades Splits royalty distro
Self-service music distributor Distrokid says that it is now ingesting a staggering 35,000 new tracks every day. Distokid’s full catalog is now just shy of 20 million tracks from more. Continue reading
MIDiA report shows why songwriters don’t get paid enough from streaming
Historically, some musicians have been able to make a decent living as songwriters. In the streaming economy that has all changed, according to a new report from MIDiA. Guest post. Continue reading
3 facts about streaming music payouts
In the wake of Apple Music’s letter – sent out last week – concerning streaming royalties, there seems to be some fresh (and continued) confusion circulating about how streaming payouts. Continue reading
Apple joins artist royalty payments debate with some good karma
In a bit of good news for musicians and songwriters, Apple has joined the competitive royalty fray, pitting itself against SoundCloud and Spotify to prove which platform can more fairly. Continue reading
What orphan songs can teach the MLC
With the Mechanical Licensing Collective recently receiving $424 and counting in black box royalty payments, a lot of questions are being raised about what the MLC can learn from orphan. Continue reading
Spotify will not be offering penny per stream royalties to artists
In the wake of massive global protests by artist rights advocates at the company’s many offices, it appears Spotify is still unwilling to offer the much demanded ‘penny per stream’. Continue reading
