How AI can generate new revenue for existing music catalogs
Alongside concerns about how AI will change music and the music industry for the worse is the realization that there are many ways that it can improve it. One application. Continue reading
SoundExchange payouts pass $10B, named Music Biz Impact Award winner
SoundExchange distributions of digital music streaming royalties have passed $10 billion as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary. SoundExchange passed the $10 billion cumulative mark in direct payments to music. Continue reading
Learn 7 misunderstood facts about Music Copyright in 4 mins 44 secs [Bobby Borg]
Copyright and protecting your songs can be daunting, but as Bobby Borg proves in this 4-minute and 44-second video, it does not have to be, Bobby Borg is an author,. Continue reading
Templates for beginning songwriters
With all the current buzz around songs created by or with the help of AI, we took notice when a year old post about the craft of old-fashioned songwriting resurfaced. Continue reading
A new AI created ‘Beatles’ song is making fans cry
A new AI-created song that “reunites” Paul McCartney and John Lennon to sing a rendition of McCartney’s post-Beatles song “New” is making fans cry. The deep fake track is clearly. Continue reading
The Basics of Music Licensing
No matter your role in the music industry, knowing at least the foundation of music licensing is essential. Here is a quick guide to get you started… by Dotted Music. Continue reading
Grimes offers AI creators a 50% royalty split for using her voice
Grimes is embracing AI music at a time when most other major artists and their labels are pushing the panic button with an offer to split royalties with any AI. Continue reading
ASCAP launches Green Theme Song Contest and ASCAP @ Studio Green
In celebration of Earth Day, ASCAP has launched a Green Theme Song Contest and Studio Green @ ASCAP, an environmental sustainability initiative. Studio Green @ ASCAP is an employee-driven initiative. Continue reading
Generative AI concerns focus on Copyright, but critical legal questions linger
AI, whether used to create songs with limited human intervention or as an aid to songwriting, is a cause of great concern for many in the music industry. Beyond the. Continue reading
Songwriters demand $700M – $800M in royalties owed [Sign the petition]
The Songwriters of North America, the Music Artists Coalition, and the Black Music Action Coalition have joined in pushing for a decision on the $700-$800 million in mechanical royalties due songwriters. Continue reading
