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…

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…