NMPA Warns Spotify May ‘Declare War’ On Songwriters Over 44% Royalty Rate Increase
The NMPA and its member music publishers are reminding songwriters and other publishers that Spotify and other digital music streamers thus far "won’t say" if they plan to appeal the. Continue reading
How Does Imagine Dragons Create Memorable Melodies?
We've all gotten songs stuck in our heads, or found that, decades after hearing a piece of music, we are able to recall it with full clarity – but what. 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
5 Copyright Cases Every Songwriter Should Be Aware Of
Following the 2016's landmark "Blurred Lines" case, the music business has seen an uptick in the number of copyright infringement cases it's been hit with. Still, the industry is no. Continue reading
Songwriter Wins $44M In Usher “Bad Girl” Lawsuit [VIDEO]
Philadelphia-based songwriter Daniel Marino has been awarded $44.35 million in his lawsuit over Usher's 2004 song “Bad Girl” from the hit album "Confessions." Marino claimed that he was a an. Continue reading
3 Steps To Proving Plagiarism Of Your Song
Many songwriters, particularly those just starting out, may live in constant fear of their creative work being stolen from them, a fear which the music industry's constant stream of litigation. Continue reading
ASCAP Announces 2019 ‘I Create Music’ EXPO Dates, Releases 60 Hours Of 2018 Video
ASCAP has announced that the 14th edition of its signature “I Create Music” EXPO, will return to the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on May 2 – 4, 2019. The PRO. Continue reading
Have Questions? We Have Answers – Know Your Music Publishing Rights [SoundExchange]
Whether you're a recording artist or a rights owners, the music publishing world can be a complex and confusing one, particularly when it comes to knowing where your money should. Continue reading
7 Performers Who Created Masterpieces with GarageBand
A mainstay for budding music industry creatives everywhere, Garageband has long enabled those interested in music to cut their creative teeth before moving on to more industry standard software, at. Continue reading