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Peanut Butter Wolf: After 20 Years, the Ringleader of Stones Throw Records Is ‘Proud and Thankful’

June 12, 2023

Photo Credit: Crewest Studio Founding an indie record label is no easy feat, but making that same label thrive over two decades is truly awe-inspiring. Stones Throw Records ringleader Chris Manak (better know... Read More...

Bridger Is Building a PRO Alternative for Indie Artists — And Boosting Royalties by Roughly 25%

Paul Resnikoff

May 23, 2023

Could the 'starving artist' cliché finally end if artists gained access to all the royalties they’re owed? For indie and DIY artists, Bridger is now aiming to unlock missing music rights while providing songw... Read More...

DJ Nu-Mark: The Producer With Two Turntables and a Drum Machine

Dan Ubick

May 17, 2023

Photo Credit: Mike Bugaoan West Coast producer DJ Nu-Mark has a surprising confession: “I bought a drum machine before I bought turntables,” admits the legendary DJ when asked about his start in the music ind... Read More...

Assistive vs. Generative AI: What’s the Difference and What Are the Copyright Implications?

Raha Ali

April 21, 2023

A sobering chat on AI at CRS (l to r): Rahul Sabnis (EVP, Chief Creative Officer, iHeartMedia), Sean Peace (Founder & CEO of SongVest), David Boehme (CEO, VBO Tickets), Zach Bair (CEO, VNUE), Chris McMurtr... Read More...

Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna of Fitz and the Tantrums: Finding Your Style

Dan Ubick

April 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Crewest Studio For many musicians, finding the right balance between creative evolution and acclaim is a crucial, yet difficult task. Fans expect one sound, while record producers want another. ... Read More...

Is This the Start of AI Whack-a-Mole? UMG Quickly Rips Down a Viral AI-Generated Drake/The Weeknd ‘Collaboration’

Paul Resnikoff

April 18, 2023

All that remained of an AI-Generated Drake/The Weeknd 'collaboration' on Monday evening (April 17th). A viral AI-generated 'collaboration' between Drake and The Weeknd was ripped down by Universal Music Group... Read More...

Jack ‘Wildchild’ Brown and Miles Brown: Funk, Family, and Creative Excellence

Dan Ubick

March 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Crewest Studio Growing up in a creative family has its advantages. Just ask today’s guests, Jack “Wildchild” Brown and his son, actor Miles Brown, who you may recognize from his breakout role on... Read More...

Garth Brooks Explains Why His Music Still Isn’t on Spotify or Apple Music — But Has Been on Amazon Music for Years

Paul Resnikoff

March 13, 2023

Garth Brooks at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville on March 13th, 2023 (Photo Credit: CRS) When it comes to streaming holdouts, Garth Brooks ranks as one of the biggest. But why has Garth steadfastly re... Read More...

As Catalog Acquisition Matures, Open On Sunday Offers a Fresh Approach for IP Owners

Paul Resnikoff

March 12, 2023

Photo Credit: Open On Sunday As high-profile – and high-value – catalog deals continue to pour in, Open On Sunday (OOS) is working to make faster and more musician-friendly transactions the norm. Despite ris... Read More...

Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Refuses to Disclose ‘Black Box’ Account Figures as Total Payouts Top $1 Billion

Paul Resnikoff

February 27, 2023

More questions than answers continue to surround the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) as both royalty payouts and unallocated 'black box' holding accounts reach astronomical levels. The Mechanical Licen... Read More...

Sy Smith: The Queen of Underground Soul

Dan Ubick

February 15, 2023

Photo Credit: Crewest Studio Some artists are chameleons, constantly evolving to meet the demands of a changing creative landscape. Today’s guest, Sy Smith, meets that definition, and then some. Sometimes cal... Read More...

Dr. Dre Selling Catalog Rights to Universal Music Group, Shamrock in Reported $200 Million-Plus Deal

Paul Resnikoff

January 11, 2023

Dr. Dre's seminal The Chronic: is it part of this juicy deal? Dr. Dre has reportedly sold a sizable chunk of his music rights — at a juicy multiple — to Shamrock Holdings and Universal Music Group. Outrageou... Read More...

Artist Lands Track on Grammy Winner’s Album Through Remote AirGigs Collaboration

ASCAP Songwriters Descend on Capitol Hill To Urge Legislative Action on AI: ‘We Need Lawmakers To Act Now’

A Deep Dive Into the World of AI Voice Cloning

Z-Trip: How ‘America’s Best DJ’ Pushes the Boundaries of Creativity

A2IM IndieWeek 2023: Music Industry Leaders Talk AI, Sync, Music Marketing, and More

Peanut Butter Wolf: After 20 Years, the Ringleader of Stones Throw Records Is ‘Proud and Thankful’

Bridger Is Building a PRO Alternative for Indie Artists — And Boosting Royalties by Roughly 25%

DJ Nu-Mark: The Producer With Two Turntables and a Drum Machine

Assistive vs. Generative AI: What’s the Difference and What Are the Copyright Implications?

Joe Karnes and Jeremy Ruzumna of Fitz and the Tantrums: Finding Your Style

Is This the Start of AI Whack-a-Mole? UMG Quickly Rips Down a Viral AI-Generated Drake/The Weeknd ‘Collaboration’

Jack ‘Wildchild’ Brown and Miles Brown: Funk, Family, and Creative Excellence

Garth Brooks Explains Why His Music Still Isn’t on Spotify or Apple Music — But Has Been on Amazon Music for Years

As Catalog Acquisition Matures, Open On Sunday Offers a Fresh Approach for IP Owners

Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Refuses to Disclose ‘Black Box’ Account Figures as Total Payouts Top $1 Billion

Sy Smith: The Queen of Underground Soul

Dr. Dre Selling Catalog Rights to Universal Music Group, Shamrock in Reported $200 Million-Plus Deal