Ed Sheeran, Bazzi Top SoundExchange 2018 Charts
By William GlanzEd Sheeran had a “Perfect” year.Our 2018 charts are out, and Sheeran earned the top spot on…
SoundExchange Launches International ACH for Some Countries
in SoundExchange News onBy William GlanzThis summer, SoundExchange started an international ACH (IACH) program to speed up royalty payments and reduce costs…
Music Tech: Understanding the Growth of Streaming
By William GlanzThe growth of streaming is almost too incredible to believe.Using on-demand audio and video services, music fans…
SXWorks Launches New Services for Music Publishers and Songwriters
By William GlanzWe make stuff.We developed the International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) Search in March 2016.We launched NOI LOOKUP…
Why the Music Modernization Act is Remarkable
By William GlanzCongress doesn’t have a recent track record of bipartisanship.But the comprehensive Music Modernization Act represents one of…
Senators Get Behind Music Reform
By William GlanzMembers of the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday expressed broad bipartisan support for the Music Modernization Act (S.…
Honored to Work on Behalf of the Indie Community
in SoundExchange News onBy William GlanzOne of the coolest things to happen here at SoundExchange this year occurred when the fine people…
New Tool Sheds Light on Database of Notice of Intention to Use (“NOI”) Filings made with the U.S. Copyright Office
Lack of transparency remains a big concern in the music industry. That’s why SXWorks, a subsidiary of SoundExchange, today…
SoundExchange Names Streaming’s Top 20 Tracks and Breakout Artists of 2017
By William Glanz“Closer” by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey was #1 on our 2017 Digital Radio's Top 20 Streamed Tracks…
SoundExchange Helps Gulf Coast Flood Victims Receive Royalties
in SoundExchange News onUPDATE (9/8/2017): If you have been affected by the flood throughout the Gulf Coast and want to submit a…
The Future of Streaming: Industry Players Participating in NMSessions Business Panel
Streaming is now the music industry’s primary source of revenue, generating 51 percent of industry revenue in 2016.But streaming…
SoundExchange Completes its Argument for Higher Satellite Rates
On July 18, we wrapped up a very important legal process to support music creators.We made closing arguments in…
Looking Ahead: 2017 Will be Another Record Year for Digital Radio
Analysts predict some incredible growth for the music industry – and streaming in particular – in the coming years.First,…
Positive Signs from the Industry on SoundExchange’s Acquisition of CMRRA
in SoundExchange News onThe music industry is applauding SoundExchange’s groundbreaking purchase of the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA).SoundExchange announce…
SoundExchange Breaks Down Barriers for Latin Artists
in SoundExchange News onSoundExchange has launched a Spanish-language online registration site so Latin artists can register more easily and receive the digital…
Newseum Exhibit Traces Political Influence of Musicians
Mick Jagger sang “it’s only rock & roll, but I like it.”The lyric doesn’t do justice to the power…
SoundExchange Distributing SiriusXM Settlement Funds to Artists for Pre-72 Recordings
in Advocacy, SoundExchange News onIn September 2016, SoundExchange began distributing to featured and non-featured performers proceeds of a SiriusXM legal settlement related to…
SoundExchange Releases “Top 20” Charts for 2016
Lists are important this time of year.Children are making their holiday wish lists, and we’re making our list of…
There’s $175K+ on the Table for SXSW 2016 Showcasing Artists
in SoundExchange News onHere at SoundExchange, it’s our mission to collect and distribute every cent recording artists earn when their music is…
Have You Found Your Sound? Why Our New Search Site is a Big Deal for Music Creators
in SoundExchange News onToday we launched the SoundExchange ISRC Search Site, a new tool that will benefit the entire music industry.Why is…