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
5 ways Smart Links can help promote your music
From promoting your release to boosting your EPK, Smart Links makes every task simple and accessible to both you and your fans. Here’s how to get started… by Collin Steinz of. Continue reading
Criminal gangs use fake Spotify streams to launder money
Criminal gangs involved in shootings and bombings in Sweden are using fake Spotify streams to launder money, respected Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reported Tuesday. For several years, criminals have been. Continue reading
Your Morning Coffee Podcast: Stream chasers • TikTok kills the video star • Will Paige on touring • more
Episode 160 of Jay Gilbert and Mike Etchart’s podcast Your Morning Coffee: Weekly News for the New Music Business is available now. Episode 160 Listen on your favorite podcast platform.. Continue reading
TOP POSTS – Last week’s most-read: ASCAP takes on BMI • Stop chasing streams • Live Nation’s pay gap • more
Catch up on what everybody has been talking about with this week’s most-read posts. We’ve got topics ranging from a powerful song causing controversy, ASCAP throwing shade on BMI, to rich. Continue reading
Getting It Done: Last week in D.I.Y. & Indie Music
Last week, our tips and advice for the independent, do-it-yourselfers out there covered how to set up a professional photoshoot, how to get into music sampling, and more… A guide. Continue reading
REWIND: The new music industry’s last week in review
A busy week by any definition, the music industry was no exception, with ASCAP throwing shade at BMI, on-demand streaming finally beating radio, and more… Music Analytics: How Data is. Continue reading
Music Tectonics reveals 10 strong music tech startup semi-finalists
The upcoming Music Tectonics conference has named ten music tech startups as Swimming With Narwhals Pitch Competition 2023 semifinalists. Each will pitch during the September 13th Music Tectonics online pre-conference before a panel of. Continue reading
