Split Sheets: Working with Co-writers pt. 1
Intro • The Business of Co-writing • Lyricists vs. Composers vs. Songwriters • Splits & Split Sheets • Outro Intro “Teamwork makes the dream work” – “Collaboration is key” – “Your network is your net worth” – As cliché as these sayings are, they all boil down to one simple truth: music is a team […]
The Chitlin’ Circuit
Now normally on Wednesdays we would be covering a publishing topic. This week we wanted to do something different and showcase an important moment in Black history: The Chitlin’ Circuit Origins of Chitlins Chitlins, also known as chitterlings, are a soul food dish made from the intestines of pigs. This dish has origins way back […]
Music Publishing Money Explained pt. 4: Revenue Retrievin’
Note: This is part 4 of a multi-part series called “Music Publishing Money Explained”. For the first article in the series, please click here, for the second article, please click here, and for the third article, please click here. Today, we cover all the ways to retrieve your music revenue. RECAP: The Two Copyrights, Mechanical […]
Music Publishing Money Explained pt. 3: What is a Publishing Company?
Note: This is part 3 of a multi-part series called “Music Publishing Money Explained”. For the first article in the series, please click here, and for the second article, please click here. Today, we tackle the often asked question of “What is a Publishing Company?“ RECAP: The Two Copyrights, Mechanical Royalties, & Neighboring Rights Okay, […]
Music Publishing Money Explained pt. 2: Mechanical Royalties & Neighboring Rights
Note: This is part 2 of a multi-part series called “Music Publishing Money Explained”. To read the first article in the series, “The Two Copyrights,” please click here. RECAP: The Two Copyrights Okay, so in part 1 of this series, we did a deep dive into the two music copyrights, how they’re different, and how […]
Music Publishing Money Explained pt. 1: The Two Copyrights
Copyrights: The Most Basic Building Blocks for Understanding the Music Industry and collecting Music Publishing Money Let’s face it. The inner workings of this music industry stuff can be reeeeeeally tricky to understand. And honestly, many execs out there count on you not understanding how all this works so they can tax you for your […]
Publishing Wednesday: The MLC – The New Way To Get More Royalties
So What Exactly Is The MLC? Thanks to the Music Modernization Act (MMA) of 2018, there’s a new kid on the block when it comes to getting some of the royalties you’re owed: The Mechanical Licensing Collective, Inc., also known as The MLC. Essentially, The MLC is the new, non-profit organization created and overseen by […]
Publishing Wednesday: How ISRCs Get You Paid
ISRCs: The Great Controversy? Last week, there was a big stir on the popular Clubhouse app regarding a small little code: the ISRC. As we covered in our Tech Tuesday article, despite resources and information being readily available online, there still seems to be some confusion and misinformation around ISRCs, what they are, and most […]