Songwriters in the United States have had a good few weeks, given some recent developments in the music industry. Historically, creative work done by those in a so-called “supporting role,” such as producers and songwriters, has been undervalued. But the industry is now shifting towards a more equitable balance of power, payment, and visibility. Spotify […]
Paid In Full: How to Collect Royalty Payments
Below is the full text of an article that was broken up and initially published on Immersive ATL. You recorded an album and released it online. Now you just sit back and wait for the checks to roll in, right? If only it were that easy. Last year, a Berklee College of Music report found […]
The Seay Firm Celebrates Three Years of Business
Three years and counting – that’s how long The Seay Firm has been in existence. A lot has changed during that time. Although I’m still located at The Goat Farm Arts Center, I’m now in a new and better space downstairs from my old office. If you haven’t made it out to the GF yet, you should […]
Spotify Incorporating Video Ads – But Will Artists Make More Money Now?
The music streaming service Spotify recently announced the addition of video advertisements on its ad-supported (i.e., FREE!) platforms. According to Spotify, on mobile devices, the video ads will be in the form of “sponsored sessions,” where users can watch a video ad in exchange for 30 minutes of ad-free listening. As for desktop users, they’ll […]