Music Publishing Roundup 1.13.15: Grammy Creative Alliance, BMI vs Pandora, Rapidshare & More
[Updated] Recording Academy president Neil Portnow launched The Creative Alliance with help from Ryan Tedder and Jennifer Hudson live Monday night during his annual speech at the Grammy’s. With founding members including. Continue reading
FACT: Pandora Only Pays Songwriters 4% Of Revenues
Op ed by David Israelite, head of the National Music Publisher's Association. In a New Year’s message to listeners, Pandora’s CEO called 2014 the “year of the working artist on Pandora.” He. Continue reading
The Music World Isn’t Flat… Yet.
Guest Post by Cortney Harding on This Week In Music Tech I travel internationally a handful of times a year, and each trip usually has a few “the world is. Continue reading
Indie Artist Summit In Nashville
Being an independent musician can often feel like you are doing things all alone. But there is solidarity for independent musicians. Music Conferences can be a very great way to. Continue reading
Taylor Swift’s Trademark Rampage Puts The Kibash On Etsy Creatives
Taylor Swift does anything but tread lightly when it comes to controlling her image both on and off the stage. A host of cease and desist letters aimed at Etsy. Continue reading
Put Your #SXSW Party On The Map With Do512
Last year, more than 1.25 million people visited Do512 seeking SXSW information and this year, those numbers are only expected to increase. Do512 reaches more party goers during SXSW than. Continue reading
How Much Can You Actually Make Playing House Concerts?
Guest Post by Blake Guthrie on Sonicbids Blog Every singer/songwriter or acoustic act who's played out enough knows the drill. You show up to a gig where you must perform. Continue reading
New Live Music Platform Seeks To Serve Those With Disabilities
According to the World Health Organization, 15% of our global population lives with some form of disability. This totals one billion people who may or may not have access to. Continue reading
Future Of Music Coalition Expands To Help Musicians
The esteemed musician focused non-profit, Future of Music Coalition (FMC), has announced a new growth phase, positioning itself for further success in its mission "to equip today’s and tomorrow’s creators with. Continue reading
Is Broadcast Radio Losing American Teens?
By Kyle Bylin, author of Promised Land: Youth Culture, Disruptive Startups, and the Social Music Revolution. Edison Research, a New Jersey-based market research firm, introduced its “Share of Ear” study. Continue reading