MLC’s Black Box interest rate increases so songwriters can get paid what they are owed
The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate increases the push for the Mechanical Licensing Collective to pay back songwriters millions of dollars they have been owed for years. Will it actually. Continue reading
Is The Music Modernization Act Stifling Industry Innovation?
When the Music Modernization Act passed, many in the industry were concerned about what impact the legislation might have on the creative sector of the music business. Now, some fear. Continue reading
Copyright Office Should Establish Conflict Of Interest Policy For The MMA Musical Works Database [Op-Ed]
In this piece, Chris Castle weighs in on why the Copyright Office should put in place a conflict of interest policy for the recently passed Music Modernization Act’s Musical works. Continue reading
New Copyright Office Regs Concerning Pre-72 Recordings
Here Chris Castle outlines some of the new regulations surrounding how the passage of the CLASSICS Act section of the MMA will effect pre-72 recording copyright owners, and the procedure. Continue reading
Legacy Music Industry Shouldn’t Watch Over Royalties Of Independent Songwriters [Op-Ed]
Although there was plenty of trepidation leading up to the recent passage of the Music Modernization Act, the legislation was met with surprisingly little controversy once it was passed. Since. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act: What’s In It, Why Is It In There, Is It A Good Thing?
[UPDATED] Enacted on October 11, the Music Modernization Act will have vast impact on the music business and how it is conducted in the US. Here we look at exactly. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act A ‘Countdown to Modernity’ – Progress Chart For Mechanical Licensing Collective
In this piece, the people at Music Technology Policy provide a chart listing the key events in the necessary path to launch in order for the Mechanical Licensing Collective as. Continue reading
This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators inside the music industry industry this week shared their thoughts on what music has to gain from the future of transportation, whether the power of the playlist is being. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Was Verse One, Rest Of The Song Yet to Be Written [Michael Huppe]
Recently signed into law, the Music Modernization Act provides a much needed update to existing copyright laws.. While certainly a good first step, this piece of legislation was just the. Continue reading
What Is The Music Modernization Act and What Does Mean For You?
[UPDATED] The Music Modernization Act was signed into law by President Trump today. The multifaceted legislation had widespread industry support as an overdue overhaul of antiquated licensing laws. But what. Continue reading
