Radio pays labels, artists 2X what it pays songwriters, publishers [NMPA’s David Israelite]
David Israelite, the President & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) details radio’s broken payment system which devalues songwriters and publishers. “Record labels and recording artists collect twice as. Continue reading
Spotify For Artists, Song Start launch free music education series with John Legend, Phoebe Bridgers, Charli XCX, more
Spotify for Artists has partnered with Song Start to launch a free music education video and podcast series starring A-list artists and music executives. Song Start was co-founded by songwriters. Continue reading
2 is the loneliest number – Why are songwriters still punished for 1909?
Chris Castle digs into why U.S. songwriters are still legally and financially tethered to an antiquated 2¢ mechanical royalty rate established in 1909, and how the situation might be rectified.. Continue reading
5 indie blogs accepting music right now
For new, up-and-coming artists, getting press is incredibly exciting, but can also be extremely difficult in such a crowded field, particular when it comes to larger, more well known blog. Continue reading
How, why to create a “radio edit” version of your single
Given how much the landscape of music consumption has changed over the past few years, it might seem far-fetched that an artist would need a ‘radio edit’ for their latest. Continue reading
5 must-dos for independently releasing music
When it comes to dropping new music, having a well thought out release strategy is critical in ensuring that it it actually makes a splash with listeners. Guest post from. Continue reading
Spotify, other streamers dismiss songwriter pleas, demand even lower royalty rates
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google/YouTube, and other streamers have just filed requested 2023 -2027 songwriter royalty rates with U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). While not public yet, David Israelite,. Continue reading
The secret hidden grammar of music
Dale McGowan pulls back the curtain of music theory to reveal the hidden grammar of music and how it affects the chord progressions we use in music. Guest post by. Continue reading
How Jim Morrison lives on through rock mythology
David Deal here explores the enduring legacy of Jim Morrison, and the mythology which surrounds the complicated rock legend. Guest post by David Deal of the Superhype Blog In 1985,. Continue reading
Why songwriters need to care about inflation protection for mechanical licenses
Here, we follow the money and dig into the history of how inflation has historically impacted artist royalties, and why they should be concerned about inflation protection for mechanical licenses. Continue reading
