How to organize your Artist’s Rights with Jamie Dee Hart of Hart & Songs
“Alongside the barrier to entry that impedes creators’ knowledge in collecting royalties, there exists a convoluted mess of misinformation that demands diligent cleanup efforts.” – Founder/CEO of Hart & Songs, Jamie. Continue reading
SoundExchange distributed $1B royalties in 2023, up 4.3%
SoundExchange paid $250 million in royalties in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing its total gross distributions in 2023 to $1 billion, up 4.3% above 2022 distributions of $959M. SoundExchange. Continue reading
MLC to audit Spotify, others on behalf of Songwriters & Publishers [Full List]
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) has put Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and a long list of music streamers on notice that they will be audited for music used between January 1, 2021, and December. Continue reading
Can the point system help get Songwriters out of poverty?
As the number of middle-class musicians decreases, a handful of pioneering record labels offer songwriters a better royalty deal in the form of points that may give them a livable. Continue reading
Bridgeport Music is the first to audit MLC royalty payments [Chris Castle]
The US Copyright audit has published the first audit notice of the MLC since the licensing board’s inception. It’s from Bridgeport Music, and Chris Castle has the details. by CHRIS. Continue reading
Spotify Wrapped is LIVE with new features to connect artists and fans
Spotify Wrapped 2023, the streamer’s personalized look back at the year in streaming, is now live, including new features to help artists share their year in music with fans. Starting. Continue reading
Sell Sheet Music to your Songs online: How to turn notes into dollars
Artists who write their own songs can earn income and connect with fans by selling their sheet music online and at gigs. While music transcription skills are helpful, there’s now. Continue reading
MLC Audits & Renewal of its Government Mandate [Chris Castle]
The clock is ticking for copyright owners to audit The MLC, writes Chris Castle, and you can only audit “once in a year for any or all of the three. Continue reading
Radio doesn’t pay performers, but iHeart will get $100M from BMI sale
[UPDATED] In an ironic twist, iHeart Media, the largest owner of broadcast radio stations in the US, will receive $100 million from the sale of BMI to New Mountain Capital.. Continue reading
Spotify confirms royalty changes, predicts $1B more for (some) artists
Spotify has officially confirmed a series of previously reported changes that will eliminate royalties for many small artists, along with renewed efforts to punish streaming bots and reduced royalties for. Continue reading
