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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 …
December 2, 2019
“If you write great songs with meaning and emotion, they will last forever because songs are the key to everything,” a quote from the musical genius himself, Elton John. We couldn’t agree more. Every note plays its part in music, as does every instrument. Our final #DrummerSeries interview with a …
November 26, 2019
When you think about the leading rock bands of the 80’s, it’s likely that Bon Jovi and their stadium anthem ‘Livin On A Prayer’ comes to mind. The band established a loyal heavy metal fanbase with the release of their first album, and by the time they released ‘Slippery When …
November 20, 2019
The early days of rock ‘n’ roll introduced a new sound which many accredit to the jazz influences that permeated the music scene early on. This month, we had the good fortune of speaking with a legendary pioneer from this era who infuses both jazz and rock elements into his …
November 15, 2019
Imagine, it’s 1984 and the school bell finally rings in your last class for the day. Your friends run outside, hop into your racy Firebird Pontiac, and tune in to your local rock station. Blasting through the speakers is Iron Maiden’s newest single ‘Aces High’, and you rock out of …
November 4, 2019
Legendary bands are composed of many moving parts (and instruments), and we can say with confidence that drums are an essential piece to the puzzle. The beat of a drum adds a special element of rhythm to music that holds a song together. Its powerful sound demands attention and lays …
October 2, 2019
We recently hosted a private VIP reception in Nashville honoring acclaimed composer and producer Rudy Pérez, one of the most influential figures in Latin music. More than 250 industry leaders including recording artists, label executives and representatives of ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC gathered at Nashville’s Icon Ultra Lounge in The …
September 25, 2019
This past weekend, Sound Royalties participated at the 2019 Nashville SyncSummit. SyncSummit aims to bring together the world’s top music creators, supervisors, managers, labels, publishers, ad agencies, and technologists, for two days of networking, discussion, and dealmaking. This year, our Founder & CEO, Alex Heiche, delivered the keynote speech to …
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 …