Universal Music Group rejecting Bill Ackman’s takeover proposal is a reminder that the music industry is not just about hit songs, superstar artists, viral moments, and award-show headlines. Behind the glamour, the music business remains a massive…
Read MoreMost artists think their music career begins with the song. In one sense, that is true. Without the song, there is nothing to release, pitch, monetize, perform, license, or promote. But once the song leaves your hard drive and enters the music industry, another invisible force starts deciding what happens next: metadata…
Read MoreMusic publishing is one of the most misunderstood parts of the music business. Many artists hear the word “publishing” and immediately imagine dusty contracts, giant companies, legal fog, and complicated royalty diagrams. But at its core, music publishing…
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