How to Copyright a Song – The Complete Music Copyright Guide CD Baby is not able to provide you with legal advice or make legal conclusions about your circumstances. We urge you to consult with an attorney. Please see this article for information about legal support for indie musicians. Ownership of your music copyright gives you leverage, protection, and power […]
How to Copyright a Song – The Complete Music Copyright Guide
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise
Songwriters & Publishers Get a Streaming Raise In 2018, the Copyright Royalty Board made an important decision regarding songwriters and publishers in the digital age. Streaming services should raise the mechanical royalty rate from 10.5% to 15.1%. This increase would happen gradually between 2018 and 2022. However, Spotify, Amazon, Google, and Pandora contested the decision. They argued that increased payments […]