2023

Motivation

The Creative Flow: How Inspiration and Motivation Shape My Music

Inspiration Inspiration and motivation are two essential driving forces in the life of an artist, each playing a crucial role in the creative process. For me, inspiration is like sudden burst of energy, a lightning bolt of creativity that strikes when I least expect it. It’s an unpredictable and often surprising phenomenon, capable of appearing […]

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Music Business, Music News

Streaming’s New Beat: The Rise and Debate of the ‘Artist-Centric’ Payment Model

UMG and Deezer introduced a new “artist-centric” payment model for streaming, gaining traction with Wagram Music’s endorsement. While some laud the model for its potential to revolutionize payouts, others stress the importance of inclusivity, transparency, and support for emerging artists. Proposals include subsidizing new artists through top earners, a flat fee for track uploads, anti-fraud measures, and continuous price adjustments. The challenge lies in balancing fairness, genuine music content, and industry growth.

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Music Business, Music News

Did Ed Sheeran Infringe Copyright? The Debate Continues

The End of a Legal Battle After a prolonged legal battle, the estate of Ed Townsend, co-writer of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” has formally ended their court battle with Ed Sheeran over their claims that Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” copied the iconic 1970s R&B song.  Jury’s Verdict In May, a jury in a

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Music Business, Music News

The Music Industry’s Looming Royalty Debate: Who Should Get Paid?

​ Earlier this week, Tim Ingham at Music Business Worldwide published an insightful analysis on emerging tensions in how the distribution of streaming royalties might change. Specifically, Tim examined proposals by a major music corporation and a well-known streaming service to implement an “artist-centric” royalty model that appears to take inspiration from approaches used by

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Streaming Scandals and Spotify: Unveiling the Underbelly of Music’s Digital Revolution

You might have heard whispers about streaming fraud lurking in the corners of the music business. It seems to be a pesky game of hide and seek that platforms like Spotify are grappling with. Let’s dive a bit deeper into this narrative, shall we? A recent expose by Svenska Dagbladet, a Swedish newspaper, sheds light

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Why a BMI Sale to Private Equity Could Be a Good Thing for Songwriters

Yesterday, I wrote a post exploring the potential downsides for songwriters of a BMI sale to private equity. I laid out the legitimate concerns around declining royalty distributions and lack of transparency. However, after reflecting further, I decided to challenge myself to see if I could make a case for why the deal could potentially

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