Songwriting & Music Publishing

Google Search's top musicians

Google Search’s Top Musicians and Songs 2024: Misdeeds and Successes

As the year comes to an end, Google shares its annual list of Top Searches in 2024. This year’s list of trending musicians and songs reminds that misdeeds can be more impactful than successes.

Bruce Houghton on 12/18/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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building trust in music investments

Building Trust in Music Investments: The SongVest Approach

Music royalties are fast becoming a desired alternative for investors, but trust is everything. SongVest is working to bring security to the sector with strong protections, SEC compliance, and transparency.

Alana Bonilla on 12/17/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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help AM Radio in Every Vehicle

Congress poised to help AM Radio while ignoring Payments to Performers

Congress is poised to hand broadcasters a multi-million gift by guaranteeing a place for AM radio in every vehicle while ignoring a bill to finally pay US musicians when their songs are played on the radio.

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Singer-Songwriter Cape May Conference returns

After a five-year hiatus, the Singer-Songwriter Cape May conference returns on March 28-29, 2025. Singer-Songwriter Cape May Conference returns Helmed by music industry veteran John Harris, the Singer-Songwriter Cape May conference will. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/10/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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AI music licensing

Can Publishers Flip the Split on $42B AI Music Licensing Opportunity?

AI is changing music licensing, giving publishers a chance to claim a bigger share of revenue. Learn how attribution technology can help songwriters and publishers take control and get paid.

Alana Bonilla on 12/09/2024 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Amazon demands refunds of Streaming Music Overpayments [Chris Castle]

Now that the Copyright Royalty Board has set streaming royalty rates, Amazon has sent demand letters designed to force refunds of money it says it overpaid to music publishers and artists.

Alana Bonilla on 12/03/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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SESAC Nashville Music Awards

SESAC Nashville Music Awards 2024 honors Songwriters and Publishers

SESAC Nashville Music Awards 2024 celebrated top songwriters and publishers. Here are the highlights and who took home the honors. SESAC Nashville Music Awards 2024 by Stacy Simons Santos of. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 11/21/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Principles for AI Music Creation

Principles for AI Music Creation: UMG, NAMM & SoundCloud sign on

AI For Music has backing from UMG, Rolland, SoundCloud, NAMM and more. Not the music and tech trade group is promoting an ethics code and principles for AI music creation.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/20/2024 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)
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album variants

Why Album Variant Releases Aren’t Enough: Fans Want Exclusivity!

While album variant releases are everywhere, it’s exclusive content and special access that truly boost music sales. Check out how successful artists are winning over fans by offering unique bonuses and limited editions that go beyond standard releases.

Alana Bonilla on 11/07/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Believe responds to UMG lawsuit

Believe, TuneCore respond to $500M UMG ‘industrial scale’ infringement lawsuit

Believe has responded to the UMG lawsuit alleging that it and DIY arm TuneCore have engaged in “industrial-scale” copyright infringement and asking for $500 million in damages.

Bruce Houghton on 11/06/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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