What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It?
The Music Modernization Act is poised to reshape music copyright and compensation for a generation. But what exactly is the MMA, and how will it impact songwriters and publishers? We. Continue reading
Big Win For Songwriters: Mechanical Royalties Rise 44%, Copyright Royalty Board Rules
[UPDATE 2] In a major win for songwriters and music publishers, the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has approved major graduated increases in mechanical rates for 2018-2022 totalling 43.8%. It. Continue reading
SoundExchange Launches Free NOI Loookup Of 60M Songs
[UPDATED] SoundExchange subsidiary SXWorks has launched a free database that allows music publishers and songwriters to search more than 60 million address unknown Notice of Intention to Use (NOI) song. Continue reading
RIAA Goes After Lengthy List Of Piracy Sites
Although music piracy ain't what it used to be it's still alive and well. Here we look at a list of some of the most notorious piracy platforms currently in. Continue reading
New Spotify Songwriter Lawsuits, Legal Filings Threaten Streaming Driven Music Industry Recovery
[UPDATED] The recorded music industry is in the midst of a renaissance thanks to revenue from a single source – streaming. But a growing string of lawsuits filed by songwriters. Continue reading
Facebook Offering Labels, Publishers “Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars” For Music Rights
Facebook is offering major record labels and music publishers millions of dollars for limited rights to their catalog, according to a new report. The offer comes alongside efforts by the. Continue reading
Neighboring Rights: An Updated Look
Here we dive back in to look further at 'neighboring rights', a form of rights holding which entitles allows monies to be distributed to artists and sound recording holders when. Continue reading
Sounds Great, But Sounds Familiar: Where To Draw The Line With Digital Sampling Of Sound Recordings?
Here Stephen Carlisle breaks down the legal complexities behind digital sampling, looking at what it is, its history, how the Ninth Circuit Court changed everything, and where digital sampling stands. Continue reading
