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Earnings signal time for fairer Spotify Songwriter Royalties

In this op-ed, Christ Castle argues that Spotify made billions while underpaying songwriters and musician. With new royalty talks coming, says the artist advocate, an increase in Spotify songwriter royalties is overdue.

Alana Bonilla on 05/01/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Guide to Songwriter Credits + Why Getting Them Right Matters

Getting songwriter credits right is crucial for making sure you get paid and recognized for your work. In this Guide to Songwriter Credits from CD Baby, find out what proper songwriter metadata is, why it’s important and how it can protect your rights.

Alana Bonilla on 04/25/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Spotify UMG deal is good news for all Artists: Read Full Text

A new multi-year deal between Spotify and UMG that includes recorded music and music publishing appears to establish a new precedent in how royalties – particularly those involving income from bundled subscriptions to songwriters – will be calculated.

Bruce Houghton on 01/27/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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What are TIDAL Tools for Songwriters and why do they matter?

TIDAL has introduced a groundbreaking set of tools specifically designed to elevate the songwriting process for artists. Discover how these innovative features can transform your creative workflow and help you stay ahead in the music industry.

Alana Bonilla on 09/12/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Enter Now: The Perfect Stranger Contest for Young Songwriters

Are you an 18-24 year old songwriter looking to show off your skills and get major recognition for your work? The Perfect Stranger Songwriting Contest is OPEN for submissions for a chance to win some unbeatable prizes. Interested? Here’s everything you need to know…

Alana Bonilla on 08/13/2024 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Why you should NEVER use the ‘Poor Man’s Copyright’

Discover the essential steps to secure proper copyright and safeguard your creative assets. First, let’s understand why the “poor man’s copyright” is obsolete and offers no real legal protection for your work…..

Alana Bonilla on 06/10/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Songwriters mock low streaming royalty rates in new video

One of the tragedies of the streaming age is that even hit songwriters are finding it hard to earn a living in the age of streaming…..

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2024 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Can the point system help get Songwriters out of poverty?

As the number of middle-class musicians decreases, a handful of pioneering record labels offer songwriters a better royalty deal in the form of points that may give them a livable. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 01/03/2024 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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beatBread adds songwriter advances up to $3 million

beatBread has launched a Songwriting Advance Division, which will offer advances of up to $3 million to songwriters, building on its success in providing streaming advances to artists, distributors, and independent. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/10/2023 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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CD Baby launches CDB Boost to help independent songwriters get paid

CD Baby has launched CDB Boost to help independent songwriters with royalty collection and access to sync opportunities. CDB Boost includes mechanical royalty collection via the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC),. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 11/08/2023 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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