How Spotify Can Fix Its Songwriter Problem [Mark Mulligan]
While it seems easy to blame Spotify for joining Google, Amazon and Pandora to appeal a 44% increase in streaming royalties paid to songwriters, the issue is not that simple.. Continue reading
From Azoff To Slipknot, Music Biz Condemns Spotify, Google Attack On Songwriter Rates Increase
Late last week Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon announced they were teaming appeal the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board ruling increasing streaming payouts to songwriters by 44%. The four will file. Continue reading
Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon Join To Fight Higher Royalties For Songwriters
Spotify, Pandora, Google and Amazon are teaming to appeal the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board ruling that would increase streaming payouts to songwriters by 44%. The four plan to file an. Continue reading
How Many Songwriters Does It Take To Write A Hit? 9.1
While the process of group-writing a song is not a new concept, a recent look at the Top Ten hits suggests that having more songwriters involved in the creation of. Continue reading
Hit Songwriters You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
While it's easy to get lost in the glamour and forget, the vast majority of our favorite pop hits are rarely penned exclusively by those singing them, and often as. Continue reading
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Announces 2019 Nominees
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2019 nominees and they include Chrissie Hynde, Tom T. Hall, Missy Elliot, John Prine and Vince Gill among others. Successful nominees will. Continue reading
Rocket Songs Is A Marketplace Of Original Songs
Jonathan Stone of original song marketplace Rocket Songs joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert on the Music Biz Weekly podcast. Music publishing is a multi-billion dollar industry that has been mostly. Continue reading
