by Kaja Deric and Vincent Williams Introduction In the years following the enactment of the Music Modernization Act, there have been numerous advancements in royalty…
Bandcamp describes itself as an “online record store and music community,” offering fans the opportunity to directly purchase song downloads from the artist, with a…
Over the last couple of decades, advancements in the entertainment industry have fundamentally changed both society’s perceived value of the arts, and the ways in…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
By: Solveig Deason The following transcript is from an interview conducted by Berklee student Solveig Deason with Manager, CTO, and Entrepreneur Louis O’Reilly. Louis is…
By Raymond Sancristobal Blockchain can be considered a major boost for musicians since it creates an effective distribution channel. For this situation, the thought is…