SoundExchange’s Michael Huppe On Standing Up For The Value Of Music [INTERVIEW]
In this interview Michael Huppe, the president and CEO of SoundExchange, discusses his organization's position in the ever-changing music industry industry as its role in the streaming marketplace continues to. Continue reading
7 Things I Wish I’d Been Told About Releasing Music
Hindsight is always twenty-twenty but sometimes other people are helpful enough as to make mistakes for you. Here a once-awful music producer shares seven things he wishes he'd known about. Continue reading
The Lost Art Of Music Manifestos
Back in the day bands and artists, in addition to releasing music, would publish "music manifestos" as a way of spreading their artistic vision, impacting culture, and promoting social change.. Continue reading
Pandora’s Rdio Purchase. What’s An Artist To Do? Part 2: Breaking Down The Numbers
Looking to gain some additional insight on Pandora's plans for the future of Rdio, George Howard recently spoke with John Stimson, the founding director of SoundExchange, about interactive vs. non-interactive streaming services. Continue reading
Are You Co-Writing Songs? A “Split Sheet” Just Isn’t Enough
When a band enters the recording studio they typically sign a "split sheet," a document which specifies each person's contributions and ownership percentage on a given track. This often isn't a sufficiently detailed. Continue reading
CBS Radio Claims It Doesn’t Play Pre-1972 Music Because All Its Old Songs Are Remastered
Taking their cue from a company known as Bluebeat, circa 2009, CBS Radio is claiming that they aren't playing any recordings with pre-1972 copyrights, given that any such music from that. Continue reading
Spotify Fails To License And Pay On Dozens Of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven Songs
The music business world is reeling after the news that Spotify neglected to license and pay royalties on a large portion of Victory Records' song catalogue. While certainly alarming, it. Continue reading
6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores
Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading