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Why Restricting ‘Taylor’s Version’-Style Re-Recordings Could Backfire (Guest...
Lawyers often say that bad facts make bad law – meaning that unusual or unlikely details of a case can shape precedent in unpredictable ways. But bad facts can also make for bad contracts, to judge by...
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BMI Is Selling: What This Means for Songwriters (Guest Column)
By now, you’ve heard the news that BMI is selling its interests to a shareholder group assembled by the private equity firm, New Mountain Capital. The sale has come with questions and consternation...
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Making the Case for AI-Powered Music Marketing (Guest Column)
Most conversations around AI in music are focused on music creation, protecting artists and rightsholders, and differentiating human-made music from machine-made works. And there is still discourse to...
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Why Christian Artists Face Uphill Battle to Get Paid Same as Their Secular...
A songwriter recently posed a distressing question with me: Do the songs he writes for the church that are classified as “Christian Music” get treated differently by the performing rights societies...
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The Path Forward for AI Must Be a Responsible One (Guest Column)
Throughout history, music has embraced constructive change and innovation. And we will do so again as we confront the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence. Done right, AI should offer...
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Better Know Your Neighboring Rights — A Simple Guide to a Confusing Income...
Most songwriters understand the importance of affiliating with a performing rights organization (PRO), like ASCAP, BMI, GMR or SESAC in the United States — a critical step in making sure they can...
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TikTok Undercuts Artists With Claims of ‘Free Promotion.’ It’s the Oldest...
For as long as there’s been a “music business,” creators have been fighting for their fair share, and modern history is replete with examples of corporations trying to shortchange music makers....
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AI Music Companies Are Generating Buzz. Are They Licensing the Works That...
In November, I quit my job in generative AI to campaign for creators’ right not to have their work used for AI training without permission. I started Fairly Trained, a non-profit that certifies...
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Why the U.S. Needs a Federal Grant Program for Individual Artists (Guest Column)
Every passing day, a new statistic emerges that would make any aspiring artist, producer, or songwriter feel foolish for trying to fund their dreams. Over 100,000 songs get ingested to Spotify daily,...
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How to Create an Effective Women’s Mentorship Program in the Music Business...
In the music industry, I’ve realized how important it is to open doors for others. Being a Latin woman in this industry means running into quite a few locked doors. These barriers aren’t just about...
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