UMG Publishing and TikTok send dueling messages to Songwriters [Full Text]
With thousands of songs by major and independent artists who are not signed to Universal for recording or publishing now muted in the battle between the music giant and TikTok, both sides stepped up to the bully pulpit with dueling messages to songwriters and the music industry this week…..
Songwriters, publishers must be paid late fees, U.S. Copyright Office confirms, NMPA responds
The U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) has confirmed that late fees must be paid to songwriters and music publishers if digital music services do not make royalty payments by the deadlines. Continue reading
Songwriters take the win with this Copyright Office ruling
The Copyright Office may have just lifted some weight off the shoulders of songwriters all around by making sure royalties are going to the right people. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading
A new day for songwriters: 32% increase + inflation indexing
In one power move, the labels did something fair for songwriters and incidentally also helped publishers in spite of themselves by taking away a major argument from the digital retailers.. Continue reading
All economic indicators are flashing red at the Copyright Royalty Board on frozen mechanicals
With inflation reaching record highs, songwriters should prepare for changes in royalty rates. A guest post by Chris Castle of Music Tech Solutions. All of the economic indicators are telling. Continue reading
Seven tips for longevity in today’s music business [Keith Jopling]
It can be hard to keep up with the ever-changing music industry. So here are some ways to keep your music timeless. Guest post by Keith Jopling from The Song. Continue reading
Sony now ignoring any unrecouped balances for heritage songwriters
As part of an expansion of its “Artists Forward” initiative, Sony Music has announced it will be ignoring any unrecouped balances from its songwriters that received advances before the year. Continue reading
Songwriters who have captured the essence of the pandemic
As we approach a year of lockdown, many of us have been stewing alone with our feelings for some time, including several great songwriters. Here, we look a few standout. 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
