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Phono V Could Reshape Catalog Valuations for Years. Here’s Why Songwriters Should Pay Attention (Guest Column)
Trending on Billboard Ask almost anyone in the music industry about streaming royalties and you will hear the same question: Are artists and songwriters being paid fairly? What receives far less attention are the mechanics that determine how royalties are calculated — and right now, those rules are being rewritten. Earlier this year, streaming services, labels, songwriters, and publishers began the Phonorecords V (Phono V) proceedings before the Copyright Royalty Board.
Expert Advice: What Explains Music Catalogs' Worldwide Valuation Growth?
Music Catalog Valuations Remain Resilient in the Face of Rising Interest Rates, Increased Bank Covenants, and Less Leverage After the global financial crisis in 2008, private equity firms, asset managers, and other financial institutions turned to music copyrights as they sought an alternative investment with the potential for high returns in a low-yield environment.
Common Music Catalog Sales Pitfalls and My Tips on How to Avoid Them
Since forming Sound Royalties, our organization’s mission has always been to help artists, songwriters and producers access the funding they need while keeping their copyrights. However, if a creative decides to sell, they need to be aware of the many pitfalls that they may face through the sales process. The challenges that can arise with catalog sales are numerous, and in working across the industry, we’ve seen far too many creatives struggle with them.
Tip Jar: What's the Multiple? - How Much is Your Music Catalog Really Worth?
Tour cancellations due to the global pandemic have been a gut punch to the music industry this year. Artists who depend on income from live shows are hurting. At the same time, however, record high valuations are being reported in the sale of music catalogs.
10 Income Sources Every Creative Should Know in the Streaming Era (And More!)
The RIAA recently reported that digital streaming now accounts for at least 80 percent of the total revenue generated by the US recorded music industry. As streaming becomes increasingly dominant, the newly emerging and evolving classes of royalties, licensing fees and other income streams available to songwriters, recording artists, musicians and producers can be difficult to navigate, often resulting in significant revenue going uncollected.
Lessons from Prince’s Estate, Still Unsettled on the 2nd Anniversary of His Death
This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Prince's untimely death. Alex Heiche of Sound Royalties explores why the estate is still unsettled, costing is heirs millions and his fans a chance to hear new music. While the creative genius of the late, legendary pop star Prince provides countless models of success for current musicians to emulate, one element of his career provides a glaring example of what not to do. April 21, 2018 will mark the two-year anniversary of Prince’s death.
Op-Ed: Why Music Modernization Act Is Best Path Forward
( Hypebot ) — While the Music Modernization Act to revamp music copyright has its critics , most in the industry support it. Here, Sound Royalties’ Alex Heiche explores the objections in detail and finds most insufficient to dampen enthusiasm for the bipartisan legislation. The recently proposed Music Modernization Act is garnering wide support throughout the music community, including from my music industry specialty finance firm Sound Royalties.
Why the Music Modernization Act is the Best Path Forward [Op-Ed]
While the Music Modernization Act to revamp music copyright has its critics , most in the industry support it. Here, Sound Royalties' Alex Heiche explores the objections in detail, and finds most insufficient to dampen enthusiasm for the bipartisan legislation. By Alex Heiche, Founder and CEO of Sound Royalties The recently proposed Music Modernization Act is garnering wide support throughout the music community, including from my music industry specialty finance firm Sound Royalties.
The songwriting business needs an overhaul
Recently, YouTube and the National Music Publishers’ Association announced a settlement that will go a long way toward making sure that the amazing people who create the soundtracks to our lives receive the money they have rightfully earned. The settlement, which follows several others like it, is a big step in the right direction, but there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done. The music industry is immense. Estimates show that YouTube’s music user base is more than 800 million people.
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