Music Rights

Indie Music Marketing: Protect Rights, Use Smart Tools, Grow Authentically

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Indie Music Marketing: Protect Rights, Use Smart Tools, Grow Authentically

The New Indie Playbook: Rights, Tools, and Strategy Today’s digest reveals a clear trend: independent musicians must be as savvy with contracts as with creativity. The warning about exploitative contest terms (from UPM Music Innovation) underscores that visibility doesn’t justify giving away perpetual rights. Meanwhile, practical solutions like ElasticStage’s print-on-demand vinyl and LyricTune’s faceless video … Read more

Labels Profit From Rights, Not Just Music Sales

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Labels Profit From Rights, Not Just Music Sales

The Real Money is in Rights, Not Recordings A central insight from this week’s digest is that record labels don’t primarily make money selling music—they profit from owning and licensing master rights. This distinction is crucial for indie artists who want to build sustainable careers. The Music Money Makeover Show emphasizes shifting from a “selling … Read more

No Fakes Act 2026, CMA Fest, & Music Biz Updates

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No Fakes Act 2026, CMA Fest, & Music Biz Updates

Legislation & Industry ‘No Fakes’ Act Returns: The bill targeting AI-generated voice and likeness fakes is back in Congress after dying in committee. A 2026 version faces uncertain prospects, but the issue remains critical for artist rights. Music Rights Capital: Chord Music Partners’ John Chapman discusses the next wave of capital flowing into music rights, … Read more

Indie Music Trends: AI, Rights, and Growth Strategies

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Indie Music Trends: AI, Rights, and Growth Strategies

Today’s news highlights key trends shaping the indie music landscape, focusing on technological disruptions, rights management, and strategic growth. A major pattern is the rise of AI in music, with platforms like Suno achieving significant revenue and Qobuz implementing AI content detection, signaling both opportunities and challenges for creators in navigating copyright and authenticity. This … Read more

Indie Music Success: Trends, Marketing, and Rights

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Indie Music Success: Trends, Marketing, and Rights

Today’s news digest reveals key trends for indie musicians, focusing on the importance of live performances, digital marketing strategies, and navigating music rights and industry deals. Live events remain a vital avenue for exposure, as seen in stories about duos performing in Dolgellau and a Canadian blues nominee rocking a church, highlighting how grassroots gigs … Read more

Indie Music’s New Era: Rights, AI, and DIY Success

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Indie Music’s New Era: Rights, AI, and DIY Success

Today’s music news reveals a pivotal shift for independent artists, blending traditional strategies with cutting-edge tools to navigate an evolving industry. A key trend is the re-evaluation of music rights, highlighted by high-profile catalog sales that underscore the value of ownership and legacy. For indie musicians, this signals the importance of building a robust catalog … Read more

Indie Music Success: Trends, Rights, and Strategy Insights

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Indie Music Success: Trends, Rights, and Strategy Insights

Today’s news digest reveals key trends impacting independent musicians, focusing on the challenges of music rights, the power of persistence in the industry, and strategic marketing tactics. These insights highlight how artists can navigate a landscape often dominated by major labels and complex legal hurdles, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and innovative approaches to build … Read more

Indie Music Trends: Rights, Fraud, and Festival Growth

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Indie Music Trends: Rights, Fraud, and Festival Growth

The music industry is undergoing significant shifts that directly impact independent artists, with three key trends emerging from today’s news: a crackdown on streaming fraud, evolving rights and finance models, and the expansion of live music and festival opportunities. These developments highlight both challenges and opportunities for indie musicians navigating an increasingly complex landscape. First, … Read more

What publishers do

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What publishers do

How To Be Your Own Best Music Publisher with Seth Mosley Made It In Music On this episode of the Made It In Music Podcast, Seth Mosley pulls back the curtain on the world of music publishing—what publishers do, why they matter, and how understanding their role can help you grow as a songwriter. He … Read more

Insider Tips for Sync Success

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Insider Tips for Sync Success

How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor MUBUTV How to Get Your Music Placed in Film & TV: Advice from a Top Music Supervisor Unlock the world of music supervision with Grammy and Emmy-winning music supervisor Steven Gizicki! In this episode, Steven shares the biggest shifts … Read more