On March 25, 2026, as the pink cherry blossoms drifted down from their trees in the nation’s capital, so too did an industry-changing judgment from the Supreme Court of the United States. The question: “Can an internet service provider be …
Can Songwriters Survive the Suno Tsunami?
It’s no secret that I’m a musician – in fact, a songwriter/producer. I’ve invested late nights bringing my ideas to life, as well as thousands in technology (and Berklee tuition). It was worthwhile because I knew I would, in return, …
The Marvellous Music Industry Mavens!
Picture it – 11:00 AM, Friday, February 20, 2026. It’s the penultimate panel at Power Players 2026. The four mavens arrive: Bill Colitre, Chief Operating Officer at Music Reports, Inc.; Revi-Ruth Enriquez Cohen, Vice President of Legal at Broadcast Music, …
A Riddim’s Riddle: From the Sound System to the Court System
The Caribbean is a melting pot of heritage. The region was inhabited by Indigenous Americans, followed by Europeans who brought enslaved people from China, India, and Africa to grow crops in the colonies for shipment back to their respective countries. …
Songwriting 2.0: Responding to AI-Assisted Musical Compositions
Songwriting is a revenue engine of the music industry. In 2023, Taylor Swift generated an estimated $75 million from streaming and radio airplay from her songwriting catalogue.[1] Music publishers have structured the songwriting subindustry by organizing songwriting sessions, grouping songwriters …
All Together Now: How Songview is Changing the Tune on Transparency
Before the Internet and technological advances, licensing musical compositions and sound recordings was difficult. Intellectual property rights, like reproduction, creating derivatives, distribution, and public performance, were often owned by entities like music publishers, record labels, or independent distributors, who were …
Free for You, But Fair to Me?
As living costs rise, consumers must choose carefully how they spend their disposable income, especially since these purchases can affect factors adjacent to living costs. A young professional may want to invest in a class to build her skills and …