Hit Songwriters You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
While it's easy to get lost in the glamour and forget, the vast majority of our favorite pop hits are rarely penned exclusively by those singing them, and often as. Continue reading
5 Copyright Cases Every Songwriter Should Be Aware Of
Following the 2016's landmark "Blurred Lines" case, the music business has seen an uptick in the number of copyright infringement cases it's been hit with. Still, the industry is no. Continue reading
Songwriter Wins $44M In Usher “Bad Girl” Lawsuit [VIDEO]
Philadelphia-based songwriter Daniel Marino has been awarded $44.35 million in his lawsuit over Usher's 2004 song “Bad Girl” from the hit album "Confessions." Marino claimed that he was a an. Continue reading
3 Steps To Proving Plagiarism Of Your Song
Many songwriters, particularly those just starting out, may live in constant fear of their creative work being stolen from them, a fear which the music industry's constant stream of litigation. Continue reading
ASCAP Announces 2019 ‘I Create Music’ EXPO Dates, Releases 60 Hours Of 2018 Video
ASCAP has announced that the 14th edition of its signature “I Create Music” EXPO, will return to the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on May 2 – 4, 2019. The PRO. Continue reading
Have Questions? We Have Answers – Know Your Music Publishing Rights [SoundExchange]
Whether you're a recording artist or a rights owners, the music publishing world can be a complex and confusing one, particularly when it comes to knowing where your money should. Continue reading
7 Performers Who Created Masterpieces with GarageBand
A mainstay for budding music industry creatives everywhere, Garageband has long enabled those interested in music to cut their creative teeth before moving on to more industry standard software, at. Continue reading
Royalty Exchange Built A Zillow For Song Royalties – What Are Your Songs Worth?
Most homeowners are familiar with Zillow, a site which allows you to easily find out the value of your or someone else's home. Thanks to a new app from Royalty. Continue reading
Nile Rodgers Elected Songwriters Hall Of Fame Chairman
Chic founder, producer and songwriter Nile Rodgers, who was nominated to the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, has been elected as the Chairman of the organization. He was elected. Continue reading
How To Pitch Your Music To Game Developers
First impressions are important in any business, particular when it comes to pitching your creative work to the powers that be. When it comes to gatekeepers in the music industry,. Continue reading