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,…
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…
By: Daniel Pines An Introduction to the World of the Refugees Almost two years ago I took a trip to Greece with three of…
Introduction In a country that occupies 48% of South America geographically and boasts the tenth largest music market in the world, it is a…
By: Alan Milstein The following transcript is taken from an interview conducted by Berklee student Alan Milstein and industry veteran, Zach Katz. Zach talks about…
By: Camran Ferrier When you need to use a piece of music that you do not own the rights to, it usually means that you…
By: Ava Roche Introduction Earlier this year, musicians and media outlets alike were sent into a frenzy when the headline ‘Spotify is Suing Songwriters’ started…
By: Adiana Delavega Introduction It was the summer of 2016, and Britain was shouldering heat featured by a quickly changing climate and a bewildering…
Returning to Jacksonville this spring is one of the most highly anticipated events in Florida: Welcome to Rockville. During the first weekend of May, over…
Music Business moguls are well acquainted with the terms “mechanical licensing,” “performance rights organization,” and “notice of intention;” however, while most players in the music…
The Latin Grammys telecast is Univision’s higherst-rated special. The Latin Recording Academy® was formed by The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences® (The Recording…
Redefining the Role of Women in the Music Business in the Aftermath of #MeToo, Ke$ha and Taylor Swift All eyes were on Ke$ha at the…
After many years of uncertainty through the digital era, the major labels are finally in a position to prosper, thanks to Spotify’s move to go…
Gender diversity in the entertainment industry has recently been a heavily discussed topic. As these issues are being brought to light, many are coming…