SXSW Music Panel Recap: The New Marketplace of Music Royalties

In the long run, streaming will pay artists more than pennies

"...executive Serona Elton, Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean, and Sound Royalties CEO Alex Heiche on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the..."

March 16, 2021 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

Pennies From Heaven

The new streaming economy is here, with or without royalties

"...Across all the streaming services currently paying royalties, Quiet Company has garnered over 60,000 song plays since..."

May 18, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Paying the Piper Online

Stations, labels, and musicians wrestle over new Web royalties

"...the corporate managers of Bob-FM. Both decry the proposed royalties, which are officially scheduled to take effect this month...."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The Bare Necessities

Gilkyson family sues Walt Disney Company for royalties

"...a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company seeking unpaid royalties for the sale of recordings by their father, the..."

July 18, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

This Must Be the Place

In this odd but intriguing concoction, Sean Penn disappears into the strange body of a retired goth rock god who leaves his Dublin castle and goes on a road trip across America to hunt a Nazi prison guard.

"...a tragic event, and he now lives off his royalties and savvy stock investments in a modernized castle in..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reality Bites

Stiller's first feature film as a director captured the zeitgeist and is imbued with an honest and sarcastic wit.

"...our lives. Does this mean we'll all be getting royalties?..."

Feb. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Discrète, La

"...book about the whole debacle and bathe in the royalties. “Because you were abandoned by a woman, you decide..."

April 23, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Going for Broke

Fruit Salad Days

"...in-house source of pride was the slogan, "We pay royalties that other labels can't, don't, or won't."..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Townes Without Pity

The battle for Townes Van Zandt's legacy

"...Emmylou Harris were bringing in nearly $100,000 in annual royalties, Van Zandt seemed to concern himself only with the..."

June 14, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Brain Boom

Austin's Techno Geeks and Slackers Cash In

"...as the developer whittles away his backend profits on royalties and merchandising in exchange for up-front development cash...."

March 20, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Pascal's Wager

Soundtracks: A No Lose Proposition

"...try to figure themselves into the divvying up of royalties. Of course, if the synch rights are being paid..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Midge Ure Completely Solo

Synth-pop Scot on DIY, Band Aid 30, and Ian McLagan

"...and Sir Bob Geldof get some sort of writer’s royalties from “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Wide Stance Under the Mistletoe

Something surprising under the Christmas tree!

"...senator's loving approval. However, he may yet ask for royalties for the use of his likeness. Then deny that..."

Nov. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

What Hath George Wrought in Iraq?; and Cheating on Oil Royalties

"...CHEATING ON OIL ROYALTIES What's that roaring sound I hear? Why it's a..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

SRV Estate Inventory

"...and surplus as revenue attributable to publishing & mechanical royalties is owned by decedent outright and is included in..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Music Feature

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...• The New Marketplace of Music Royalties: A discussion around maximizing and navigating royalty opportunities for..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...• The New Marketplace of Music Royalties: A discussion around maximizing and navigating royalty opportunities for..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: It Doesn't Get Easier

Council gets no rest after marathon budget sessions

"...entitled "Get Your Money: Registering for SoundExchange, Collecting Performance Royalties and Union IP Funds." It's free, open to the..."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Endangered Species Conservation

'The Last Unicorn' takes a victory lap at the Alamo Drafthouse

"...the film's release, Beagle made not a dime in royalties from the film's theatrical, VHS, and DVD releases. The..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...SoundExchange, the nonprofit organization charged with collecting digital performance royalties on behalf of artists and copyright holders, is looking..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Crash Course: Contracts

Conference Panel

"...Black Sheep ended up with negative mechanicals. Mechanicals are royalties for songwriting (as opposed to album royalties for sales),..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Michael Bertin

After Napster

The world of online music after the fall of Napster.

"...to help them develop a means to legitimately pay royalties to rights holders...."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Lizards of Aus

'Never an Adult Moment' With Austin's Veteran Bluegrass Pranksters

"..."It's not enough to say, 'You need to pay royalties and keep things in print,'" explains Pittman. "You've got..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

I Want My MP3

"...personal Web site for free without having to pay royalties. While recording a copyrighted song without paying for it..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Sam Martin

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Artists must be business-minded, understanding the intricacies of publishing, royalties, trademarks, and collaborations. I owe my business acumen in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Amusement Park

Romero's lost film is more than a curio

"...of the Living Dead, had left him bereft of royalties, and so he was bouncing between commercial work-for-hire and..."

June 4, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Austin Angles for BMI

Music leaders court performance rights organization, plus a requiem for Draylen Mason

"...polled 2,380 musicians, over 60% rated "Performing Rights Organization Royalties" as "contributing none" to their revenue. Meanwhile, music leaders..."

March 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...a recent split from his first wife. Walker had royalties to burn after the success of 1968 hit "Mr...."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Mardi Gras 2015: Wendy Colonna to Home and Back, Pt.2

Her "strange little circle" led right back home and to the Real Thing™

"...didn't know was that like any actor, you get royalties. I get paid royalties for the song...."

Feb. 9, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Down & Dirty

Lone Star guitar great Johnny Winter gets his hands dirty once again

"...at the time kept him that way while stealing royalties...."

July 4, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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