TuneCore Partners With Songs Of Love To Help Teens
TuneCore recently announced that it plans to partner with and become the official digital distributor for Songs of Love, an organization which matches songwriters with children and teens in difficult. Continue reading
Don’t Get Screwed Over: 3 Situations Where A Handshake Deal Is Not Enough
While getting agreements in writing is almost always a good idea when it comes to the music business, there are certain situations where doing so is critical to making sure one's. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: DoJ Deals Devastating Blow • Marketing For Labels • Nonsensical Songwriting • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the DoJ's recent devastating blow to the industry, how a label can effectively market content, heard some tips on collecting music in the digital age, and. Continue reading
How To Find Co-Writers You Love Writing With
Although it can be incredibly rewarding, co-writing songs is often a tedious, unproductive, and awkward experience, particularly if you don't mesh well with your songwriting partner. This article offers some useful advice on how. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: A Rich Kid’s Game? • How To Be A Confident Musician • Intellectual Property Online • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we learn how to be a confident musician, why you need to pay people in the music industry, six different ways to book a show (even in cities you've. Continue reading
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Cuts “Unprecedented” Direct Deal With Pandora [NYSE: P]
Pandora (NYSE:P) and music publishing giant Sony/ATV Music today announced a multi-year catalog licensing agreement. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the direct publishing deal creates business benefits. Continue reading
Read Sony/ATV Head Martin Bandier’s Urgent Letter To All Songwriters
In an letter to songwriters, Martin Bandier, the head of Sony/ATV Music Publishing warned that a current Justice Department proposal that grant 100% licensing' to ASCAP and BMI. In his letter,. Continue reading
My Phone Call With Prince
A notable figure in the industry for not only his music but also his business smarts, Prince is continuing to stand his ground with a zero tolerance policy where copyright is concerned,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
This week we have a list of music blogs that genuinely want to hear your music, advice on some unlikely revenue sources, and tips for musicians on how to kill. Continue reading
