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October 2, 2020
The music industry continues to reel from the ongoing impact of tour and performance cancellations due to the pandemic. As a result, many artists are considering selling their song catalogs to compensate for the loss of revenue. This may seem like a good idea, given that prior to the COVID-19 …
September 23, 2020
The various ways in which music listeners consume music result in many different ways that musicians get paid for their published work. With the surges in streaming and because we are living in a digital era, it’s important for musicians to understand what digital performance royalties are and how to …
September 3, 2020
We’re facing times where we desire music that makes us feel good on a consistent basis. GRAMMY-nominated music producer Jerome Potter aka Jerome LOL, has mastered the craft of creating that exact euphoric feeling with the likes of Kanye West, Khalid, Tory Lanez, and a number of other Billboard heavyweights. …
August 24, 2020
Our CEO and Founder, Alex Heiche, was recently joined by entertainment attorney, Heather M. Beverly, and banking expert, Andrew Kintz, for AIMP’s Summer Educational Weekly Webinar: Managing Financial Opportunities During the Pandemic. Here, they discussed the evolution of music financing, the recent rise in catalog multiples, and the impact observed …
August 22, 2020
We put together a comprehensive guide to the most critical income streams that every music creative should know about. Whether you’re a songwriter, artist, producer, attorney, manager – or any other position in the music industry – this guide is a compass for success! Click Here To Download A …
August 7, 2020
Your role as a music producer is a major component to making the music we love. You’re the mixologists behind the scenes – the Berry Gordy’s, Rick Rubin’s, Dr. Dre’s and Gary Katz’s of our time. And as a music creative, you’ve probably found yourself looking for ways to make …
July 21, 2020
Mono/Poly, a.k.a. Charles Dickerson You may recognize multi-talented producer and creator Mono/Poly for his electrifying, jazz-inspired beats on projects under Flying Lotus’s Brainfeeder label. Records such as “Oh Sheit it’s X” and “Heartbreaks + Setback” performed by Thundercat prove that Mono/Poly’s production skills are a force to be reckoned with. …
May 11, 2020
Presented by Alex Heiche, Founder & CEO of Sound Royalties, and moderated by Neeta Ragoowansi, President of MMF-US. Alex Heiche speaks with Neeta Ragoowansi, President of MMF-US, to discuss the opportunities that music creatives have to continue propelling their careers while off-road. This webinar offers creative and financial insights, tips, …
April 15, 2020
The health and safety of our community is of utmost importance right now. Our daily activities and common routines are experiencing a shift in “normalcy” as we stand against COVID-19. The CDC has made it clear that masks are an essential item these days (and in some places, required to …
March 26, 2020
The live music industry has been derailed by COVID-19. Musicians who depend on live shows as a primary source of income are off the road indefinitely. In the meantime, what can music creatives do with this unexpected down time to keep their career momentum going? Below are seven recommendations and …
February 21, 2020
Soul and electro-funk had a powerful breakthrough in the 70’s and our very own Reggie Calloway was at the forefront as part of the all-star act Midnight Star that took the genre by storm. The multitalented group is known for chart-topping hits like “Freak-a-Zoid”, “Wet My Whistle”, and “No Parking …
January 10, 2020
Musicians are constantly seeking ways to fund their projects, and quite often it can seem like there aren’t many options. Historically, some private financial institutions have taken advantage of creatives, seeking their copyrights as collateral and ultimately stripping them from the rights to their music. (For the basic steps on …