Instagram tests 3 and 10-minute videos on Reels
Musicians can potentially add longer video content to their Instagram pages, similar to the once-popular IGTV. Are 10-minute Reels here to stay? by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 Many artists. Continue reading
U.S. opens inquiry into Generative AI copyright and policy issues
Generative A.I. is artificial intelligence that has the ability to create text, images, or media. Now the Copyright Office must consider how to or not to protect the creative works. Continue reading
It’s Day 3 of the Music Pro Summit online conference
Today is the final day of the online Music Pro Summit. This gathering brings together industry leaders and visionaries to explore the strategies that are driving success in today’s music. Continue reading
UMG, Deezer ‘double boost’ launch upends streaming payments to artists
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched its long-promised artist-centric payment model with EU-based music streaming service Deezer. But unlike some of UMG’s other royalty experiments, this reveal comes with details. Continue reading
Should you Release Music as an Album, EP, or Track by Track?
What are the pros and cons of releasing new music as an album, an EP, or as individual tracks? You’ve recorded new music and are trying to decide whether to. Continue reading
U.S. Copyright Office pledges to keep an eye on the implications of AI
The U.S Copyright Office is to study AI and how generative artificial intelligence should or not not play a role in the music industry. by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0. Continue reading
Why Beatboxing’s future is in the studio [Chartmetric]
After years of face-to-face beatbox battles, modern beatboxers like SHOW-GO and Hiss are taking the genre to new heights through studio production. by Tani Levitt from Chartmetric After the 2018. Continue reading
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
Apple just bought a record label…
Apple has acquired the major Swedish classical music record label BIS Records and will fold it into Apple Music Classical and Apple’s distribution and creative services platform Platoon. BIS Records. Continue reading
Is social media to blame for objects being thrown at musicians? [MIDiA]
Hanna Kahlert of MIDiA dives into the connection between the influence of social media and the recent and unfortunate trend of throwing things at artists while performing. by Hanna Kahlert. Continue reading
How to get the rights to legally Sample Music
Sampling music is a great way to add spice to your music, but it’s important that you do it legally. This guide will show you the right ways to go. Continue reading
