Three Days Grace Ties Van Halen for Most No. 1s on Mainstream Rock Songs Chart

“The Mountain,” the lead single from Three Days Grace’s new album ‘Outsider,’ grants the band a share of history. Van Halen‘s record of 13 No. 1s on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart, which has stood for over two decades, has finally been equaled. Three Days Grace notches its Van Halen-tying 13th leader on the list, as “The Mountain” rises 3-1…

Mechanical Royalty Rates Rise 44% in America!

ICYMI – This week, Royalty rates paid to songwriters in the US from on-demand subscription streaming will rise by 44% over the next five years following a landmark ruling in the market. Earlier today (Jan 27) the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) confirmed its decision concerning the compulsory mechanical rates which will be distributed to writers…

Canadian Company Goes After Spotify for $2 Billion

(Article Source: CBC Radio – Click Here to see the full article) One of the reasons recording artists like Bob Dylan hire Jeff Price is because they’re not getting paid. Price is the founder of Audiam, a Canadian-owned company that collects royalties for major artists, including Dylan, Jack White, Aimee Mann, Kris Kristofferson, James Taylor and Frankie Valli and…

CMPA EMPOWERS CANADIAN TALENT AT CREATE LA SUMMIT

(Article Source: FYI Music News) Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA) is currently in Los Angeles, Calif., hosting the second edition of this year’s Create initiative to strengthen the profile of Canada’s music publishing industry globally. Returning to where it held a very successful event last year, CMPA Create LA ran Nov. 12 through today (17).  Launched…

Jeff Johnson Takes Home “Producer Of the Year” at the BCCMAs!

Our incredibly talented client, Jeff Johnson (of Bailey Way Entertainment) took home “Producer Of The Year” last night at the BC Country Music Awards!! This is Jeff Johnson’s second annual win for the coveted title, for his work on Chris Buck Band’s production. We’d like to send a big THANK YOU to the BCCMA team…

The Independent Music Advantage in Sync Licensing

Thanks to streaming – Independent artists from around the world are constantly being discovered on New Music playlists. These playlists are connecting consumers with fresh music faster than ever before. Did you know that in the world of sync licensing, placing independent music is often favoured over chart-topping hits?  Why independent music is better for…