Beatport’s Derek Clark on building your music industry network
When networking in the music industry, it’s important to try to create win-win scenarios, according to Derek Clark, of Beatport and LabelRadar. “Instead of asking for favors or help, think. Continue reading
TikTok funder Sequoia investigated by Congress for Chinese investments
TikTok investor Sequoia Capital has aroused suspicions in Congress over its recent financial support of multiple Chinese tech companies. by CHRIS CASTLE of Music Tech Policy It was only a. Continue reading
Music Streaming Royalty Hacking proves how desperately the system needs to be changed
Glyn Moody of Tech Dirt believes that the music royalty system is unfairly structured and must be amended now in order to truly support artists and creators. Here is how…. Continue reading
Does culture become a commodity, or do commodities become culture?
“A hobby is now a side-hustle. A little dance has to become a viral trend. What is original today will be mainstream tomorrow, and old the day after that.” by. Continue reading
‘Thinking Out Loud’ about the ‘Blurred Lines’ of U.S. Copyright Law [Wallace Collins]
Entertainment lawyer Wallace Collins shares the overlapping impact of two major music copyright court decisions. “Current artists are effectively midgets standing on the shoulders of giants in order to reach. Continue reading
Do artists know enough about the music business?
Keith Jopling, aka The Song Sommelier, dives into whether or not the average artist is informed enough about the industry’s business side as he preps Season 8 of the popular. Continue reading
Women in Music: Building a Strong Music Community for Gender Equality
Freelance writer and psychologist Amber Parkin dissects gender inequality in the music industry and how we can implement ways to empower women in music. by Amber Parkin for Byta Music. Continue reading
BMI’s Dark Eureka [Op-Ed by Chris Castle]
It’s tough to believe that BMI’s failure to answer questions being asked by songwriters and music publishers about its pending sale is not a sign that bad news is ahead,. Continue reading
Why are musicians often underpaid by the video game industry?
The video game industry is larger than the film and TV industries combined. Despite this, most composers creating original video game music are not paid the same as they would. Continue reading
25 Years of Digital Millennium Copyright Act: The Good & (mostly) Bad
As the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) turns 25 Mike Masnick of techdirt takes a critical look back.. and forward at its massive impact. Op-ed by Mike Masnick of techdirt. Continue reading