by Michael St. James | Aug 27, 2020 | Band Management
[Ed note – how’s THAT for clickbait?] “Heaven Shall Burn – Guitars Matthias Voigt” by scilla kim is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Let’s just be brutally honest about the situation that musicians, songwriters, and others in the music... 
by Benjamin Ricci | Mar 24, 2020 | Band Management, COVID19 RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS, Industry News
To respond to the unique needs of music creators due to the coronavirus pandemic, ASCAP has launched “Music Unites Us,” a resource especially for music creators: www.ascap.com/musicunitesus. Tailored to help songwriters stay healthy, creative, connected and... 
by Emma Griffiths | Feb 13, 2020 | Music Licensing
It’s no secret that the music industry is plagued with data problems. Incorrect and badly handled metadata is leaving billions on the table (the value of black box royalties is estimated to be $2.5 billion) and whilst this may seem like an issue that only concerns... 
by Taylor Northern | Nov 6, 2019 | Interviews and Features
Virtuoso Guitarist on Navigating the World of Digital Royalties, Mastering His Craft and Staying Sane While Juggling Multiple Projects Guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque is a master of many styles, from jazz to classical. Known for his work in Garaj Mahal, amongst many... 
by Michael St. James | Aug 29, 2019 | Music Promotion
You can gain traction — even some success — all by yourself as an independent artist. We’ve seen many examples of this, whether it’s the perfect playlist add that results in thousands of new followers/listeners and millions of streams, or even the right placement on a...