The Most Expensive Part of a Music Contract Isn't a Number
The most expensive word in a contract is also one of the most common.
They Stole My Song. What Do You Mean I Can’t Sue?
Copyright registrations are important. There is NO substitute.
Playlist Promotion Agreements Explained: They Promised 100,000 Streams. Is That Really Going to Happen?
Playlist promotion sounds like a great idea. Whether it actually is or not depends on the details.
The Manager Promised to Make Her a Star. Two Years Later, He Would Barely Return Her Calls.
Promises that aren’t in writing…aren’t worth the paper they aren’t written on.
Producer Development Deals Explained: What Happens When a Producer Foots the Bill?
A producer who wants to help you shop your masters can be a great asset. But make sure you understand the cost.
He Thought It Was an Administration Deal. It Took Him Fifteen Years to Learn He Was Wrong.
Sometimes even experience can’t prevent mistakes.
The Producer Wants 50%. What Artists Should Know Before Agreeing to Producer Splits
What should you pay your producer? It depends.
The Band Broke Up. Then the Album Went Platinum.
Bands form. Bands break up. It happens every day. But when your band becomes successful, a break up in the past can sometimes spell trouble for your future.
Beat Licenses Explained: What Artists Need to Know Before Buying a Beat
What can you really do with a beat?
The Song Blew Up. Now Everyone Is Arguing Over Who Owns It.
What split sheets can save you in the long run.