Two Sides Of The Same Coin: ISRC And ISWC
ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) and ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) are the two codes responsible for cataloging business transactions associated with both composition and sound recording copyrights. Here's. Continue reading
6 Music Business Lessons We Can Learn From ‘Straight Outta Compton’
Besides being one of the most greatly anticipated films of 2015, Straight Outta Compton also has several valuable lessons to teach us about complex and still relevant issues within the. Continue reading
Niche Music: The Next Streaming Frontier
While streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music offer a seemingly unlimited buffet of music from which listeners can pick and choose, it may be more variety than most listeners. Continue reading
New On Our Jobs Board: Ecommerce Manager At Status Audio, More
Online audio retailer Status Audio is hiring an ecommerce manager, Sneak Attack needs a social media manager and Steve Aoki's Dim Mak seeks a director of PR. Find details on these great gigs and. Continue reading
Read Sony/ATV Head Martin Bandier’s Urgent Letter To All Songwriters
In an letter to songwriters, Martin Bandier, the head of Sony/ATV Music Publishing warned that a current Justice Department proposal that grant 100% licensing' to ASCAP and BMI. In his letter,. Continue reading
Welcome Our New Community Manager Owen Davie
Please join me in welcoming our new community manager, Owen Davie. He's been toiling behind the scenes on both Hypebot and MusicThinkTank for several weeks now, and it is time. Continue reading
This Week in Music Commentary
There was plenty to talk about in the music industry this week. We hear why it is that Apple isn't bothered about making money off its streaming service, examine a. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y & Indie Music
Looking for a little DIY music industry advice? We've got it right here, from ideas for selling CDs at gigs, to how emojis can help you promote your music, to. Continue reading