Music Modernization act, or “MMA” creates a formalized body, run by publishers, that administers the “mechanical licensing” of compositions streamed on services like Spotify and Apple Music.
Music Modernization act, or “MMA” creates a formalized body, run by publishers, that administers the “mechanical licensing” of compositions streamed on services like Spotify and Apple Music.
H.R. 5547, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) is a bill that recently was passed to bring copyright regulation into the digital music streaming industry.
For many finding a music publisher takes time. Usually you have established yourself as an artist and already have music publishers coming to you. However, with anyone able to put music out on the internet it can be hard to grab the attention of a music publisher. Instead of waiting for someone to come to […]
The key to a song generating consistent royalties comes down to one word… use. The more a song is used, the more it’s heard and the more chances to earn royalties it receives. How that use is generated can depend on a number of factors. Most commonly it’s just a factor of sheer popularity. When […]
Youtube is set to launch their ad free service, Youtube Red, to the rest of the world in an attempt to challenge popular streaming services, specifically music streaming services. As of now, Youtube Red is available in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Mexico, but Youtube says they plan to expand the service to, […]
A music publisher often represents the first step in a songwriter’s career. Signing with one can make the difference between success versus the songs you write just “collecting dust.” But the relationship between a songwriter and a music publisher is full of contradictions. I’ve seen many music publishing professionals and songwriters develop lifelong friendships that […]
Last year was a transformative one for both Royalty Exchange and the music business at large. We’re not big on milestone-type posts, but allow us to share a few internal numbers for the sake of illuminating what we think are some broader, macro-industry trends we all should be following in the year ahead. In 2017, […]
As I have spoken with a multitude of serious musicians that write their own music it seems that one of the biggest issues in the music industry is one that nearly every aspiring songwriter needs some clarification on. Music publishing is a term that can be hard to understand, but a term every songwriter needs to be […]
The answer to the question of whether or not a songwriter should pursue a music publishing contract can grow complex. A quick internet search turns up many arguments for and against “signing a deal.” But only you know what kind of deal will work best for you and your career. How much time can you […]
As painless as it may seem to others, writing music can be a demanding enterprise. Culling fitting tempos, stirring lyrics, and dazzling solos takes time and elbow grease, as all work does. How can you begin reaping the bounty of your efforts? For starters, register you song with the U.S. Copyright Office, even though your […]
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