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July 7, 2019
Many of today’s top songs sample music from some of the most profound records of past generations. Sampling another artist’s work isn’t a new practice, but it has become a hot topic as of late. That is why as a music creative, protecting one’s music is vital. It may seem …
June 27, 2019
By Alex Heiche Every performing artist dreams of headlining their own cross-country stadium tour. But to build the popularity to get to that point – or for those who are already there – music festivals are an incredible and often undervalued driver of both exposure and income. The world of …
April 30, 2019
As music fanatics, we find appreciation for all instruments – the piano, saxophone, drums, violin, you name it. But the month of April celebrates International Guitar Month, so we strummed through a few interesting guitar facts and are highlighting some of the best guitarists who have made history. Early versions …
March 31, 2019
Women have proven to have an everlasting presence that is essential to monumental moments in music. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re diving into a few fun facts about some of the most powerful women in music history, and their accomplishments. Aretha Franklin: Being coined a ‘child prodigy’ is …
March 7, 2019
WIRK Rib Round Up Music Festival WIRK Rib Round Up Music Festival Interviews – Sound Royalties Interviews from the Sound Royalties Living Room Stage @ the WIRK Rib Round Up, Coral Sky Amphitheatre with Morgan Wallen, Chris Lane, Chase Rice, Kip Moore One of South Florida’s most anticipated country music …
February 28, 2019
We can all think of a few missing keepsakes from our past – a class ring, favorite vinyl, childhood blanket, or, in the case of Billy Corgan, a hand-painted guitar that led to the success of a platinum studio album. The lead singer-songwriter of the alt-rock band The Smashing Pumpkins …
February 9, 2019
The GRAMMY Awards Ceremony is music’s most important event of the year. It’s the Super Bowl of our industry and we can’t help but obsess over the nomination lists of our favorite genres. As devoted fans, we watch through roughly three and a half hours of performances, tributes, and heartfelt …
December 28, 2018
In true year-end fashion, looking ahead to the new year can often consume one’s thoughts with the ambitions and resolutions they’d like to achieve in those next 365 days. It is a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward. So, as a music professional, what should your 2019 …
November 5, 2018
It’s no secret that streaming is the new king when it comes to music consumption, but what does that mean for those who create music and for the charts themselves? Get the scoop from Alex Heiche in this Music Connection “Tip Jar” column: Decoding the Streaming Revolution and Its Impact …
October 11, 2018
For decades, music professionals have struggled to consistently secure proper compensation for their works played on streaming services due to archaic laws in place since 1909. But today, the music world took a huge step in righting this wrong with the passage of the Music Modernization Act (MMA)! The MMA …
October 7, 2018
In the interesting article below, which ran in The Music Universe, music industry expert and Sound Royalties’ CEO Alex Heiche sheds light on a major issue in the industry – musicians not collecting nearly all of their royalties. It also provides insights into the biggest culprit causing the problem – …
October 1, 2018
Today on the Sound Royalties blog, we look back at a powerful piece from our CEO Alex Heiche on the need for substantial changes to be made in the songwriting business. Published last year in The Tennessean, Alex’s insightful takeaways still ring true today. Give it a read: The songwriting …