In the early 2010s, the concept of being an ‘independent artist’ boomed, with many artists relieving themselves from the commercial expectations that came with being…
The vast majority of music streaming platforms today pay artists on a pro-rata model. This is a system that pools money generated by the service,…
Days before 21 Savage sparked debate about Nas’ relevance in the industry, Nas released his fifteenth studio album and the final piece to his “King’s…
Recent news has been overtaken with song theft cases, from claims that Dua Lipa stole “Levitating” to Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” getting called out…
The inefficient structure of the music industry denies creatives the royalties they are owed. A comprehensive global database would contribute significantly to solving this, but…
Almost overnight, Chukwuka Ekweani’s (better known by his stage name, CKay) “Love Nwantiti” became the soundtrack of a TikTok original dance craze.[i] The hit song…
Today, countless independent music distributors offer artists the means to place their music on streaming platforms while equipping them with various promotional tools to track…
For anyone involved in the music business industry, it is impossible not to have noticed the massive impact K-pop has made on the global entertainment…
Song catalogs have become a purchase of high significance over the last few years in the music industry. With the recent increase in popularity of…
Taylor Swift is a household name that has been making headlines and breaking records in the music industry for over fifteen years. As an artist,…
On January 24, Neil Young penned a letter to his label and manager regarding the spread of misinformation regarding Covid-19 perpetuated by America’s number one…
As the world starts to slowly reopen after nearly two brutal years of being in the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing people are very excited to…
When one buys an expensive Rolex watch, you may be greeted by one of its signature green certificates of authenticity that shows the style and…
Social media platforms go in and out of style, but TikTok is here to stay for the foreseeable future in light of current trends. The…