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…
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…
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…
It’s clear that TikTok has become a vital stepping stone for many aspiring artists hoping to break into the music industry. Artists striving to get…
By: Ubani Obinna INTRODUCTION In 2019, former Universal Music executives Mattias Tengblad and Emil Angervall co-founded a brand called ‘Corite’ which provided a platform for…
By Marcella Nahas and Alice Macedo This article is the transcription of an interview with George Howard and Nicole d’Avis about RAIDAR, Berklee’s new licensing…
By: Ava Roche *Refer to the sections below the article for lists of resources for musicians and music industry professionals nationwide and state-by-state. Many resources…
By Scott M. Huff Introduction It has been said, “it all starts with a song.” Anyone in the music business would agree that a musical…
By Ava Roche The “Korean Wave” “Hallyu,” or the “Korean Wave,” is the term used to describe the spread of South Korean popular culture and…
By Emilia Walasik & the MBJ Editorial Staff Introduction On October 11, 2018, the Music Modernization Act (MMA) was officially signed into law. Musicians, songwriters,…
By David O. Hartman The relationship between the creators of music and the businesses that use it for their com-mercial purposes has been contentious since…