Analysis Blog Artists should take a principled stance against Spotify for songwritersThe following MBW Op/ed comes from David Israelite, the President and CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association
Interviews ‘There’s a lack of respect for songwriters but without us, music would not be where it’s at.’Grammy-winning songwriter Nija Charles discusses her approach to songwriting, confidence, failure and her biggest lessons learned to date
Blog How Should the Music Streaming Revenue Pie Be Split?This MBW blog comes from David Israelite, President and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association
News Having turned over $27m in 2018, Epidemic Sound is roasted by songwriter group for buy-out dealsEpidemic responds by suggesting traditional industry is bothered by its "disruptive" model
Analysis Who is the biggest hit songwriter working today?According to MBW's calculations, in the first half of 2019... it was Sony/ATV signing Louis Bell
News Jody Gerson: UMPG ‘stands with songwriters’ fighting Spotify CRB appeal"By appealing the ruling, these companies fail to acknowledge that songwriters need to be paid fairly."
News Hit songwriters tell Spotify’s Daniel Ek they’re ‘hurt and disappointed’ by CRB rate appeal'You have used us and tried to divide us but we stand together.'
News Spotify rolls out songwriter and producer credits on mobile for iOS usersMobile app updated with feature from today
Interviews ‘If you put a woman in charge of anything, sh*t gets done.’Top music lawyer Dina LaPolt's story - and her take on the biggest issues faced by the music business today
News Spotify adds songwriter credits to desktop platform – and they’re coming to mobileCompany finally backs up 'Secret Genius' initiative by making writers... not so secret
News Songwriter groups hit out at RIAA for ‘betrayal’ over moral rights issue"RIAA’s comments are taken by many in the music creator community as a betrayal of our joint commitment to expand opportunities for creators."
News Martin Bandier calls for songwriter credits on streaming servicesComments were made during an acceptance speech for the NMPA's Lifetime Service Award
News BMI files legal action against Radio Music License Committee over royalty ratesPRO joins Irving Azoff in fighting for bigger royalty pot from radio group
News Who deserves more money from ticket sales: artists or songwriters?PRS presents evidence suggesting that 3% payout isn't enough