Artists And Performance Royalties: Time For A Solution
Followers of the Future of Music Coalition know that they have long supported a public performance right for AM/FM radio that would pay artists when their music is played on over-the-air. This right already. Continue reading
Copyright Essentials: 5 Things Every Musician Should Know
Music copyright law can be an intimidating world, even for the well versed, but with a general overview and a handful of pointers, you can be well on your way. Continue reading
Promise Of Digital Royalties For Producers, Mixers, And Engineers In New House Bill
The Allocation for Music Producer Act (AMP) will be presented to Congress this week with bipartisan support. The bill aims to redistribute digital royalties in a way that fairly compensates. Continue reading
Believe It Or Not: Big Broadcasters Ask FCC For Payola Waiver
You think internet “fast lanes” were problematic? How about “payola lanes” on terrestrial radio and webcasts? Payola is back! And, according to David Lowery, big radio wants the FCC to. Continue reading
Send A Message To Congress – Join The Copyright Alliance’s ‘Take Action Now’ Campaign
On Wednesday afternoon the Songwriters Equity Act was reintroduced to congress with bipartisan support. The bill, if passed, would amend sections 114 and 115 of the Copyright Act to ensure. Continue reading
5 Things the Music Industry Needs to Stop Bitching About
In the music business, there are many players who like to play the blame game as to why the industry is in the state that it is in. But maybe. Continue reading
How To Protect Your Music
The rise of social media, websites, email lists, platforms for music promotion has impacted the music industry in a positive way, but with all upsides come downsides. Yannick Ilunga spoke. Continue reading
