7 Mistakes Songwriters Make When Registering With A PRO
Registering your work with a Performing Rights Organization is a good idea, but if you make the wrong mistake or omit certain details, you could be cheating yourself out of. Continue reading
Former UMG Digital Exec Rob Wells Joins Music Social Network Crowdmix As CEO Americas
Over 14 years, Rob Wells helped guide UMG into the digital age as President of Global Digital Business, Now he's taking on how musicians interact with their fans on social media.. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
Check out how much money Warner Music will lose now that Happy Birthday is in the public domain, the surprise reason YouTube is a threat to the music industry, and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 10.2.15: YouTube’s Music Service • Apple Music To China • Congressional Listening Tour
Indications suggest the long-awaited release of YouTube’s music streaming service is quickly approaching. The video streaming giant’s premium-tier service entered it’s bata last fall, however letters were recently sent out to. Continue reading
How Much Will Losing “Happy Birthday” Copyright Cost Warner Music?
Warner Music has owned what it believed to be a copyright for the iconic song "Happy Birthday" since 1988. But last week, a federal judge declared their copyright entirely invalid.. Continue reading
Why You Still Should Register A “Copyrighted” Work
While many creatives in the entertainment industry believe (and are partly correct) that a work is copyrighted as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium it still pays,. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y And Indie Music
This week on Hypebot we shared a myriad of valuable tips for the independent musician, from the importance of being on Instagram, to how artists can make money off of. Continue reading
Record Labels Say NZ’s $25 Anti-Piracy Claims Too Costly
While piracy remains a significant issue in New Zealand, the recording industry is saying that the country's laws make copyrights too expensive to enforce. According to a report by Fairfax Digital's. Continue reading
4 Ways Musicians Can Make Money With Happy Birthday Now That It’s In The Public Domain
In a stunning reversal, a federal judge ruled that all copyright claims against "Happy Birthday" are invalid and declaring that the song is in the public domain and free to. Continue reading
