Musicmakers' secrets

A non-profit independent news service, reports on the interests and behind-the-scenes dynamics that influence the design and implementation of international intellectual property policies.

Interesting Tool to discover whether musical content is RIAA produced or not, so that it can be avoided. (probably affiliated with the boycottRIAA project)

A licensing service for independent content (Images and text only), allowing a streamlined and simple means to license content, and for creators to get paid. This needs to be expanded for independent music, as well.

Fascinating and extremely informative blog written by a NY business lawyer who tells it like it is from an insider perspective. Must-read.

Heather McDonal's About.com site for anyone interested in getting into the music business - especially useful for independents

6 rules of good music composing

Here's what we believe happened: CBS requested user data from Last.fm, including user name and IP address. CBS wanted the data to comply with a RIAA request but told Last.fm the data was going to be used for "internal use only." It was only after the data was sent to CBS that Last.fm discovered the real reason for the request. Last.fm staffers were outraged, say our sources, but the data had already been sent to the RIAA.

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Kanye West created his own destiny by envisioning a perfect existence. Us? We’re just living in it.

Finally I can be with her! I'm next ;)

Free guitar playing lessons, useful tips

Real time producers feed and chat for DJ's, electronic and hip-hop musicians. Post messages, videos and links about remixing and production!

This is useful hint about how to download good book about sound synthes for free :-) Some tricky, but works :-)

In the music business Corey Smith can be considered a case study, as he has been capable of raising millions of dollars giving away his music for free and building at the same time a closer relationship with his fans... (continue...)