Tag: Authors and Publishers

Indie Beggars Group (4AD, Matador, Rough Trade, XL) Was Hacked – Change Your Password Now

We're sadly getting used to hearing about the big evil mega-corps getting hacked. But an as-cool-as-any-record-label-can-ever-be indie? Well, The Beggars Group has been been hacked and they are urging all. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Federation of Musicians, American popular music, American Society of Composers, Americas, Amway, Andrew McMahon, Authors and Publishers, Google search, New York City, Rough Trade Records, Twitter

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Don’t Get Screwed Over: 3 Situations Where A Handshake Deal Is Not Enough

While getting agreements in writing is almost always a good idea when it comes to the music business, there are certain situations where doing so is critical to making sure one's. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/18/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Great Big World, Acts of the Apostles, American Society of Composers, Artist, Authors and Publishers, Los Angeles, Percentage, Songtrust, songwriter, Southern California, writing

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How To Calm Your Nerves Before A Show

Many performers suffer from pre-performance jitters and although normal, such nervous energy before a show can often have a detrimental impact on one's performance. Here we look at some techniques. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/18/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: A Great Big World, American Society of Composers, Anxiety, Authors and Publishers, Beet, Beetroot, Bristoe Campaign, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Northern Virginia, Open mic, Visual arts

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Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: DoJ Deals Devastating Blow • Marketing For Labels • Nonsensical Songwriting • More

This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at the DoJ's recent devastating blow to the industry, how a label can effectively market content, heard some tips on collecting music in the digital age, and. Continue reading

admin on 07/17/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, Danny Keough, Elvis Presley, Europe, Inc., Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson, Michael Lockwood (guitarist), Music licensing, songwriter

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6 Real Problems In Music Business The DOJ Should Be Investigating

Though it has recently been focused on several specific facets of public performance licensing, David Lowery examines six music business issues which the Department of Justice would be better off turning its. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/15/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Harry Fox Agency, Inc., License, Music licensing, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Indie Music Trade Groups A2IM, AIMP, CMPA Issue Joint Response To DoJ 100% Licensing Position

Condemnation of a new U.S. Department of Justice position allowing 100% licencing of songs has been nearly universal within the music publishing community. In a show of unity, three independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/12/2016 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Los Angeles, New York, New York City, Performance rights organisation, United States, United States Department of Justice, Washington DC

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Music Publishing News Roundup: 100% Licensing • UK Synch Income Doubles • Music Streams Pass Video

The U.S. Department of Justice has chosen not to amend the 1941 consent decree and is moving ahead with the interpretation that PROs must use 100-percent licensing. The two-year process. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 07/08/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., License, Music licensing, Music publisher (popular music), New York City, Performance rights organisation, Performing rights, United States Department of Justice

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10 Tips For Sending Songs

When sending either beats or songs to someone in hopes of landing a placement, there are certain rules one should follow that will greatly increase their chances of success. Here. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/05/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Disc jockey, Film score, Fordham University School of Law, Harry Fox Agency, Incidental music, iTunes, royalties, SESAC

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Justice Department Refuses To Modify PRO Consent Decrees, Moves Forward With Dreaded ‘100% Licensing’

The U.S. Department of Justice dealt a major blow to music publishers after they declined to recommend changes to the consent decrees which govern performing rights organizations ASCAP and BMI.

Bruce Houghton on 07/01/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Adriano Espaillat, American Justice, American Society of Composers, Apple Inc., Attorney general, Authors and Publishers, Broadcast Music, consent decree, Inc., Supreme Court of the United States, United States, United States Department of Justice

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Stop Thinking Of Sampling As Theft

Sampling is often demonized within the music industry, with many feeling that the practice is a form of theft. This perception may be unfair however and, in addition to bringing. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/01/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Andrew MacKay, Authors and Publishers, Berklee College of Music, Billboard Magazine, Columbia Records, One Direction, recording contract, The X Factor (UK), United States, Warner/Chappell Music

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