It’s a great day in the life of a sound designer when they get that first email, text or call that one of their beats has been placed with an artist on a major record label. The great news is that a getting a placement can open up other opportunities…

The role of a publicist in the music business is changing rapidly. With more direct access to talent, it’s crucial that Artists pay…

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has been around for a bit now but it’s really starting to make its way in Music. The reactions among…

I will start off by saying deals are getting better. There are more players in the ecosystem and technology has led to more transparency than ever before. Even with that being said, treacherous deals exist and happen everyday. Kanye West as Kanye West always does, did something bold recently. Kanye…

The music business in 2020 looks a lot different than it has in the past because there are more resources than ever. These resources come in a variety of modes including audio, video, text, graphics, etc, in addition to organizations looking to fill the gap that artists, producers, engineers, and…

Hip hop and samples go hand in hand, for better or worse. We have seen samples become the core element in some of the greatest records ever. We have also seen samples hinder the release of a record because the copyright owners refuse to offer clearance. That's the paradox when…

I refer to the Mechanical Royalty as the lost royalty because when most people think of publishing they almost always think of ASCAP or BMI. These performance rights organizations collect the so-called “public performance royalty”. Public performances can include play on television or radio, in clubs and restaurants, on websites…

What a year it was in the music business. Each year there are moments that define the music business landscape forever and 2019 was no different. We saw artists challenge their labels for their masters. We saw distribution companies launch with the goal of revolutionizing the relationship between artists and…

Every year there is a new hot button issue in the music industry and there are professionals speaking about it. With everything more digital-focused in 2019 and beyond it is important to balance that with in-person networking and community-driven music business education. The best way to achieve this is to…