Artists Could Make Just A Little More With Elimination Of The Controlled Composition Clause
Last week BMG took the unprecedented step of eliminating what’s known as the Controlled Composition clause from its artist contracts, a moved that shocked the industry. This means that BMG artists will receive just a little more in their pocketbooks if they still sell any physical product. The Controlled Composition clause has been a staple […]
Continue readingAn Internet Minute, Recycled Plastics For Acoustics, And Producer Mark Plati On My Latest Podcast
My guest on the podcast this week is Mark Plati, who’s worked with a wide range of major artists including Prince, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac, the Bee Gees, The Cure and many others. Mark was initiated into the New York City music scene working under the tutelage of dance music legend Arthur Baker in […]
Continue reading7 Surprising Social Media Trends In 2020
Because of the news and our personal experience, we sometimes get a skewed idea of what a part of the world looks like. Nowhere is this more evident than with social media. Researchers from Edison Research have found a number of social media trends in their Infinite Dial 2020 report that bust many of the […]
Continue readingLed Zep Finally Win “Stairway To Heaven” Copyright Battle Thanks To Supreme Court
Talk about a long court battle, the “Stairway To Heaven” plagiarism lawsuit brought about by the estate of the late Randy Wolfe against the members of Led Zeppelin has finally come to an end. It concluded yesterday when the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the case, upholding a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals jury […]
Continue readingNeighboring Rights Royalties, Gibson Aging Technology, And Producer/Soma Breath Founder Niraj Naik On My Latest Podcast
My guest on the podcast this week is Niraj Naik, who’s a music producer and self-described renegade pharmacist from the U.K and founder of SOMA Breath, one of the fastest growing wellness movements fusing ancient techniques with modern science. Niraj is also the founder of Breathe In Beats, a music collective renowned for their legendary conscious music festivals. […]
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5 Cool Tools For Finding Keywords That Help People Find You Online
When it comes to people discovering you online, keywords are vital in getting eyeballs on your content. Whether its your website, social media, store, or videos, the better the keywords, the more easily people will find you. Here are 5 tools that can be a big help in coming up with the right ones. First […]
Continue readingAn Artist Might Find A Streaming Bot Tempting, But Beware
Streams and views are the lifeblood of a music artist. The more you have, the more money you can make and the greater your opportunities are. That’s why many artists feel that employing a streaming bot to jack up their numbers might be a good idea. But like any idea that seems good on the […]
Continue readingMusic Piracy Evolving, Sony De-Emphasizing Electronics, And Engineer J.J. Blair On My Latest Podcast
My guest on the podcast this week is engineer, producer and musician J.J. Blair, who has a long list of engineering credits including Joe Bonamassa, Kelly Clarkson, Jeff Beck, the Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Weezer, and many more. He’s also produced and mixed the Grammy winning record Press On, by June Carter Cash, engineered on the Grammy […]
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4 Steps To Clearing A Sample (And Saving Yourself A Lot Of Money)
Much of today’s pop and hip-hop hits revolve around a sample from another record as the backbeat of the song. That’s not a problem in itself in that many great records have been created this way, but many new artists are unaware of what it takes when it comes to legally clearing a sample so […]
Continue readingYouTube Shorts Launches To Rival TikTok
Since TikTok is in trouble with the U.S. government and it’s looking quite possible that it may end up being banned in the country, other platforms have been rushing to launch their own version of the popular service. YouTube is no exception, as it’s just launched YouTube Shorts, a new short-form experience featuring 15 second […]
Continue readingThe 2020 Social Universe, Guitars Selling Again, And Songwriter Andrea Stolpe On My Latest Podcast
My guest on the podcast this week is songwriter and educator Andrea Stolpe, who’s written songs for Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, Daniel Lee Martin, Jimmy Wayne, and others. She’s also worked as a staff writer for EMI, Almo-Irving, and Universal Music Publishing. Andrea teaches songwriting at the University of California’s Thornton School of Music, and is the author and […]
Continue readingIt Sure Looks Like Spotify Will Add A Karaoke Mode Soon
While Spotify can’t compete with TikTok when it comes to short videos, it might be able to do something else soon that will be just as effective. According to MBW, a screenshot was leaked last week of what looks likes a new Spotify karaoke mode, which coincides with the company being granted a patent for […]
Continue readingVinyl Sales Are Higher Than CDs For The First Time In 30 Years
The CD used to be the king of all music product back in the early 2000’s, but the mighty have fallen greatly as vinyl has surpassed it in revenue for the first time in 30 years. This according to the RIAA’s 2020 Mid-Year Report, which showed that vinyl sales not only surpassed CD sales, but […]
Continue readingArtist Visa’s About To Increase 50%, An Immersive Audio Format War, And Producer/Plugin Developer Dan Korneff On My Latest Podcast
My guest on the podcast this week is producer, mixer and engineer Dan Korneff, who has not only worked with prominent names like Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, Papa Roach, Lamb of God and My Chemical Romance, but has developed some of the coolest audio plugins available. Dan not only knows how to expertly use his audio gear, but he […]
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5 Ways To Beat The YouTube Algorithm For More Views
YouTube can be a confusing animal. Like most social networks, once you think you’ve gotten your arms around how it works, it changes up its algorithm and you have to rethink your strategy again. That said, the platform does openly give you some idea of how the YouTube algorithm works, and these 5 ways to […]
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