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The U.S. Copyright Office has opened an inquiry into music streaming fraud, asking how widespread it is, how it affects the music business, and what could help prevent it. The inquiry is open, not a final finding or a…
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Warner Music Group (WMG) has filed a new copyright lawsuit alleging that companies behind Ray-Ban, Oakley and other eyewear brands used at least 427 of its copyrighted works in social media promotional videos without…
Read tipTank’s “Yes” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, giving the singer 12 chart-toppers on the radio ranking. The achievement puts him ahead of Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1s by a male artist, an…
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An AI-generated voice can sound convincingly like an artist, but there is not yet a U.S. federal law specifically establishing rights against AI voice clones. For now, artists are working with a patchwork: state laws,…
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For independent artists, royalty administration can feel like a maze of registrations, metadata and payment portals. Two SoundExchange updates make some parts more straightforward: creators can now select PayPal or Ve…
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Independent artists say their music disappeared from streaming services without advance notice or a clear explanation. DistroKid has confirmed that it removed some recordings in response to claims from Universal Music…
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A contract lasting seven years and a contract requiring a set number of albums are not necessarily the same obligation. That distinction sits at the center of Interscope Records’ newly filed lawsuit against Summer Wal…
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A clear release story gives your cover, captions, pitch, and conversations one strong direction.
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Give people a way in before release day and a reason to return after it.
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A clean file, clear credits, and a focused pitch give a station a better way to hear the fit.
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Use social platforms to start attention, then give people one dependable place to stay connected.
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A stronger social plan starts by deciding what each post is supposed to help the audience do.
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A prepared artist makes the promoter’s work easier and protects the quality of the performance.
Read tipMap the ways your work can earn, then give each offer a clear next step and a record you can trust.
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The business side of a release starts with clean files, clear ownership questions, and a calendar you can maintain.
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