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"There was never a better time to be an independent artist with creative ownership than now. The DIY artist sector’s annual revenues grew 34.1% in 2020, generating $1.2 billion globally, according to trusted analysis platform Midia. For artists operating in this space, creative independence also means financial self-reliance, and especially at a …"

"In the age of streaming, artists struggle to earn their fair share. In discussing the Music Modernization Act, industry professionals including Wyclef Jean shared how musicians and songwriters can get their coin in the marketplace during the SXSW music panel. “CYS: Copyright Your Shit!” That’s entertainment lawyer Robert Celestin’s premiere …"

"On March 25, Billboard’s Music & Money event returns as the next installment of the Billboard Pro Spotlight series. Over the past year, music rights values have skyrocketed, as low interest rates, optimism about the future of streaming, and the promise of reliable cashflow have drawn institutional investors into the …"

"Sound Royalties’ core mission is to offer royalty advances to music creatives. While the company advocates keeping copyrights as a first option, sometimes a sale makes the most sense for a music creative to achieve their goals. Due to the many requests from their valued customers and key industry relationships, …"

"In a industry as fast moving as the music business, it’s difficult to keep track of changes to royalty advances. Here, we look at six inaccurate music copyright myths surrounding royalty advances, of which every creative should be aware. Guest post by Alex Heiche of Sound Royalties When  we launched Sound Royalties in …"

"Sound Royalties, a company that offers innovative royalty financing to music creatives, is telling behind-the-scenes music industry stories in a new music web series. Off-Stage explores the careers, accomplishments, and provides advice from music industry insiders. The interviews feature a range of heavy-hitters on the business side of the industry, …"

"South by Southwest Conference and Festivals has announced that legendary singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will keynote this year’s virtual SXSW event, along with an initial lineup of featured speakers and over 230 conference sessions. One Session, the New Marketplace of Music Royalties: A discussion around maximizing and navigating royalty opportunities for …"

"Tour cancellations due to the global pandemic have been a gut punch to the music industry this year. Artists who depend on income from live shows are hurting. At the same time, however, record high valuations are being reported in the sale of song catalogs. Songwriting catalogs, especially those with …"

"Composer and producer Jay Condiotti has been on a musical journey since he started playing guitar as a nine-year-old in his native Bronx, New York. That journey has led him from Manhattan to LA, scoring music for film, television and commercials heard by millions, and now to the Pacific Northwest and the creative collaboration of a lifetime with his wife, Brooke."

"YANGAROO Inc.(TSX-V: YOO, OTC: YOOIF, the “Company”), the software leader in workflow management and media distribution solutions, today announced a new corporate partnership with Sound Royalties, a specialty finance company providing royalty-based financing to creatives in the music industry. Sound Royalties now appears on the YANGAROO website as a “Featured …"

"Sound Royalties, which provides royalty-based financing to creatives in the music industry, has hired a pair of senior-level executives to serve as regional directors for business development and artist relations in New York (Jamie Dominguez) and Atlanta (Cappriccieo “Capp” Scates)."

"Sound Royalties, a specialty royalty financing company providing royalty-based financing and touring support to creatives in the music industry has hired two senior-level professionals in New York City and Atlanta to serve as Regional Directors of Business Development and Artist Relations in their respective markets. Jamie Dominguez, based in New …"

"When Sonia Leigh’s tour dates were canceled this spring, erasing much of her expected income, the Nashville singer-songwriter looked to leverage one of her most valuable commodities: her songs. Ms. Leigh is among many musicians who, unable to tour this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, are tapping their catalogs …"

"Evan Bartholomew’s, a.k.a. “Bluetech”, Behind The Sky indie record label released Portals: A Kosmische Journey through Outer Worlds and Inner Space, featuring 13 tracks of Berlin school-inspired electronic music. The two-disc set includes original work from legends of synthesis including two-time GRAMMY nominee Steve Roach, U.K. ambient virtuoso Ian Boddy, …"

"In a new series amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business industry to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. …"

"Music Week is monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 spread around the globe on the biz. The music industry during the pandemic has changed rapidly. The outbreak has already led to the cancellation of Glastonbury and urgent calls to support grassroots venues. Dixie Chicks have announced the release of their …"

"The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly every industry thought of, including the music community. With COVID-19 safety precautions put into place, Alex Heiche, CEO of Sound Royalties, has remedied a way for artists, producers, and songwriters to still be able to thrive."

"Sound Royalties announced today that it will extend their $20 million no-cost funding program, originally scheduled to expire April 16, by 30 days. Through May 16, songwriters, performing artists, producers and others, includingindependent labels, distributors and publishers receiving royalty income, can apply for financing on a one-year repayment schedule with no fees or costs of any kind."

"Based on the overwhelming response from the music community, we’re continuing our no-cost funding program and also want to emphasize that many independent labels and publishers are eligible, says Alex Heiche, CEO and founder of Sound Royalties. The past month has been brutal for the music industry with so many …"

"Songwriters, performing artists, producers, independent labels, distributors and publishers receiving royalty income, can apply for financing on a one-year repayment schedule with no fees or costs of any kind through MAY 16th due to lost income from CORONAVIRUS pandemic. Learn more about relief funds for musicians here."