Songwriter streaming royalty rate increase explained
Good news for songwriters! Just last week, a new increase in songwriting royalty rates was announced. Here’s what it means… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you think that. Continue reading
Music Streamers, Songwriters, Publishers agree on new royalty increase
[UPDATED] The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), Nashville Songwriters Association Int’l (NSAI), and the Digital Media Association (DiMA) have agreed on slightly higher U.S. royalty rates for songwriters and music. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Soundstripe adds $9M • Chordal launches collaborative rights platform • Elektra promotes marketers
Soundstripe, a provider of royalty-free music, video, and sound effects for creators, has raised $9 million in Series B financing. The company will use the funding to invest in new. Continue reading
How to balance quality and quantity as a songwriter
Is it more important to have a long list of songs on hand or to write chart-toppers? In this post, learn about when either quality or quantity comes first and. Continue reading
12 things I wish I knew before becoming a professional songwriter
You may be more efficient in your path to becoming a professional songwriter if you plan around some of these things that I’ve learned in my own career. Not everyone. Continue reading
4 things Music Publishers want in a Songwriter
It takes more than simply writing decent songs to get signed by a publisher. Here are 4 of the main things that publishers look for in songwriters. by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading
Applications for $2500 Songwriter Stimulus Grants are now open
The non-profit musician and creators advocacy group 100 Percenters has opened the first round of its Songwriter Stimulus Program applications supported by Sony Music Publishing. To qualify for the grant, applicants. Continue reading
How to make money from song stems with AudioShake’s Jessica Powell
CEO and co-founder of AudioShake, Jessica Powell talks about how keeping parts of your songs separate can open doors to endless opportunities with sync placements, remixing, and more. by Byta. Continue reading
Making beats for beginners
Making your own beats can be a fun and rewarding experience, but it can also be a little daunting if you don’t know where to start. In this article, we. Continue reading
SoundExchange distributed $230.4 Million in Q2 2022
SoundExchange distributed $230.4 million in digital royalties in the second quarter of 2022. When combined with the $234.5 million distributed in the first three quarters, this brings annual distributions for. Continue reading
