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
BMI to pay Songwriters & Publishers $100M in bonuses after sale to New Mountain Capital
UPDATED: A New Mountain Capital-led shareholder group has acquired BMI. Current shareholders must still approve the sale, which is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. With. Continue reading
‘Historic’ Mechanical Royalty increases, inflation adjustments explained [Chris Castle]
A look at the historic rate increases in mechanical rates for physical and permanent downloads coming over the next year as well as the inflation-related increases likely to follow. by. Continue reading
beatBread adds songwriter advances up to $3 million
beatBread has launched a Songwriting Advance Division, which will offer advances of up to $3 million to songwriters, building on its success in providing streaming advances to artists, distributors, and independent. Continue reading
CD Baby launches CDB Boost to help independent songwriters get paid
CD Baby has launched CDB Boost to help independent songwriters with royalty collection and access to sync opportunities. CDB Boost includes mechanical royalty collection via the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC),. Continue reading
