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New Music Tuesday: Geoff Zanelli on How to Get Your Score Soundtrack Released

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:40:00 -0400

ASCAP composer Geoff Zanelli won an Emmy for his score to the acclaimed mini-series Into the West. Eight years later, the soundtrack has finally been released. Zanelli explains what took so long, and offers some great advice about how to release your own soundtrack a bit quicker than he did.

Get the Facts: Pandora Buys FM Radio Station in Bid to Undercut Songwriters

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:10:00 -0400

Pandora recently purchased radio station KXMZ-FM in Rapid City, South Dakota, in a bid to lower the licensing fees it pays songwriters and composers for public performances of their work. Pandora says this will help music creators and listeners, but the facts tell a much different story.

Marvin Hamlisch's Vision and Legacy Lives on Through Innovative Broadway Conductors Program

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:24:00 -0400

The ASCAP Foundation Broadway Conductors Program, which was made possible by an unrestricted bequest from Marvin Hamlisch to The ASCAP Foundation, launched in early June and celebrated the memory of the famed conductor and composer.

Watch Julian Lennon Interview in the 'ASCAP Presents: The NightBird Studios Series'

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:09:00 -0400

Julian Lennon sat for an entertaining and enlightening discussion with NightBird Studios' Jed Leiber on Friday, June 14th that was broadcast live as a Google+ Hangout. Watch the 20 minute interview in its entirety.

Must See ASCAP Acts at Electric Daisy Carnival

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:25:00 -0400

Insomniac’s Electric Daisy Carnival hits Las Vegas this weekend for a full three days of sights and sounds beyond the imagination. We asked some of EDM's top bloggers to give us their choice for the must-see act at EDC. If you’re among the lucky 345,000 heading to Vegas this weekend, read on for tips on who not to miss.

Great Scot: Patrick Doyle's Life in Music

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:05:00 -0400

Over an acclaimed composing career stretching nearly 25 years, Scottish composer Patrick Doyle has brought many of the world's most beloved characters to musical life, from Hamlet to Harry Potter. Just before he earned the prestigious ASCAP Henry Mancini Award, we asked him to reflect on his journey so far.

Nashville Bands Featured at Bonnaroo

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:00 -0400

Bonnaroo’s line-up is always hard to beat. Along with this year's massive ASCAP-member headliners like Paul McCartney, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Wilco, make sure to support some of the Nashville natives that are included in the line-up, like JEFF the Brotherhood, Chris Stapleton and more.

Top Songwriter Josh Kear Challenges Pandora Op Ed on Behalf of Fellow ASCAP Members

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:00:00 -0400

Four-time Grammy-winner and six-time #1 songwriter Josh Kear (Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood) responds to the online streaming service's recent op-ed in the congressional newspaper The Hill. Kear notes "a mere four percent of Pandora’s total revenue is spent on licensing public performance rights." The bottom line? Pandora is stiffing songwriters.

Kat Edmonson, Tyler Lyle and Ben Howard to be Honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:17:00 -0400

Songwriters Hall of Fame President and CEO Linda Moran has announced the 2013 recipients of the Abe Olman Scholarship and Holly Prize, and ASCAP singer-songwriters Kat Edmonson, Tyler Lyle and Ben Howard are among the honorees.

ASCAP Atlanta Holds "Check It Out" Series

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:09:00 -0400

Atlanta's Twelve Studio was host to ASCAP's monthly "Check It Out" series in May, featuring a panel of industry experts who gave feedback to participants.

ASCAP President Paul Williams Responds to Pandora Op Ed Attacking ASCAP Advocacy

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:56:00 -0400

Pandora ran an op-ed in the daily congressional newspaper, The Hill, yesterday attacking ASCAP's efforts to protect fair compensation for its members from the online music streaming service. Read ASCAP President and Chairman and songwriter Paul Williams's response here.

ASCAP OnStage Deadline: 1st Quarter 2013 Shows

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:03:00 -0400

ASCAP pays members for live performances at venues of any size

You can receive royalties when your music is performed live at venues of all sizes throughout the country. Just provide the basic details of the performance and which of your songs were performed and you'll receive an OnStage payment with your normal ASCAP distribution. It's that simple.

Make ASCAP OnStage a regular part of your post-show routine, no matter how big or small the venue. ASCAP OnStage is available 24/7 via your Member Access account for convenience and flexibility.

The June 30th, 2013 deadline is for the submission of all live performance claims from January 1st, 2013 through March 31st, 2012.

For more details, visit the ASCAP OnStage FAQ section.

Pippin Wins Best Revival of a Musical at 67th Tony Awards

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:20:00 -0400

ASCAP Board member and composer Stephen Schwartz scored the Broadway favorite

"On the Come Up" June Edition

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:51:00 -0400

Producer M. GeeZy talks about his passion for his career.

Yoko Ono Lennon Receives ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at WhyHunger Gala

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:49:00 -0400

On June 3rd, WhyHunger celebrated its 38th annual awards dinner in Manhattan. ASCAP President Paul Williams presented artist Yoko Ono Lennon with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award for her efforts to raise money for the world’s poor.

Film Music Friday: Joachim Horsley on Rapture Palooza

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:04:00 -0400

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and Joachim Horsley feels fine. He’s the ASCAP composer behind the apocalyptic romp Rapture-Palooza, out now in theaters. We asked Horsley about his wide-ranging music for the hilarious film while doing our best to avoid fiery meteors and flesh-eating zombies.

The ASCAP Daily Brief for Tuesday, June 18

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:27 -0400

Google Trials Music Playback in Search; The iTunes Tax; 11 Reasons Why Your Self-Promotion Isn't Working...and more

The ASCAP Daily Brief for Monday, June 17

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:27:45 -0400

Embracing New Models; The DMCA License; The Evolution of Music Tech and more

The ASCAP Daily Brief for Friday, June 14

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:19:08 -0400

Today we bring you a special edition of The ASCAP Daily Brief, curated to provide you with the latest news on radio giant Pandora's recent purchase of a small terrestrial radio station in Rapid City, South Dakota in an attempt to lower the already meager royalties it pays music creators.

The ASCAP Daily Brief for Friday, June 7

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:20:16 -0400

Uncertainty, Copyright and Courage; 7 Rules for Relating to the Modern Music Fan; Tech and Music Work in Harmony in New College Programs...and more