This week we talk with Peiré Wilson about music publishing, copyright law, and working with independent creators.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Dormire Con I Fantasmi” by Alix Tucou.

This week we talk with composer Jason Eckardt about his career, process, and how to be a successful composer.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Shape Parade” by Reliant Tom.

This week we talk with musician and actor Ryan Love about inspiration, influences, and marketing oneself. Stay with us and take a listen to Ryan's new work "Dance Till the End" feat. Paytra.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Genuine Suspension” by Emily Weibel.

This week we talk with film and TV composer Eric Hachikian about how he broke into scoring for media.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Improvisation For Catalonian Workers and Students,” by Gabe Berry.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson

Twitch launches rights-cleared music catalog - https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/30/twitch-launches-a-rights-cleared-music-catalog-for-streamers-soundtrack-by-twitch/

Concord announces Impact Investment Initiative - https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/concord-launches-10m-impact-investment-initiative-focused-on-underrepresented-communities-in-the-music-and-theater-industries/

BTS label launches IPO - https://variety.com/2020/music/asia/big-hit-entertainment-bts-ipo-1234787105/

U.K. Council of Music Makers calls for government support - https://variety.com/2020/music/news/uk-music-makers-government-support-1234785255/

This week we talk with German composer and music producer Patrick Kirst about his early influences, career path, and how romantic comedies are the hardest movies to score.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “To Hold My Head High Above the Water” by Whitney George.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson -

Spotify + Global Citizen launch get out the vote campaigns
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/09/politics/spotify-voter-engagement-initiative/index.html

Vinyl is back on top
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-10/vinyl-record-sales-top-compact-discs-for-first-time-in-34-years?sref=wCabcMaE

Hipgnosis buys Big Deal Music
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hipgnosis-becomes-a-fully-fledged-publisher-buying-big-deal-music-to-form-hipgnosis-songs-group/

Sync licensing surges at Songtradt
https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/songtradr-sync-licensing-lockdown-musicians-1234762749/

YouTube partners with NIVA
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/youtube-national-independent-venue-association-covid-19-1057003/

Spotify balks at Apple One bundle
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-spotify/spotify-criticizes-new-apple-services-bundle-on-antitrust-grounds-idUSKBN2663B5

Warner acquires another media platform
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-group-acquires-hip-hop-media-platform-hiphopdx/

Spotify partners with Songkick to list virtual events
https://artists.spotify.com/blog/you-can-now-list-virtual-events-on-spotify

This week we talk with composer and producer James Sizemore about film scoring, marketing, and getting inspiration for new music.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “A Study in Sadism” by Katie Bishop.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson -

"The Show Must Be Paused" Continues Its Efforts With List of Demands for Music Companies: Exclusive -
https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9443793/the-show-must-be-paused-demands-exclusive?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social

Songtrust's - Music Publishing 101 Event
https://musicbiz.org/events/music-publishing-royalties/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=linkedin_music_biz_event_090120&utm_content=linkedin_music_biz_event_090120

TikTok launched Music distribution
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/last-month-tiktok-launched-music-distribution-now-its-users-can-sell-merch-direct-to-fans/

This week we talk with Electro-Acoustic Violist & Composer, Founder and Artistic Director of the Scorchio Quartet, Martha Mooke about the music she writes and performs for electric viola.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “get around” by Simon Brown.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson -

Warner acquires IMGN Media - https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/14/warner-music-acquires-imgn-a-social-media-publishing-platform-for-under-100m/?guccounter=1

Royalty rate increase heads back to Copyright Royalty Board - https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-vs-songwriters-publishers-remain-confident-that-streaming-platforms-will-be-forced-to-increase-royalties-in-the-us/

Artists demand Twitch compensation - https://variety.com/2020/music/news/ara-artists-twitch-music-licensing-amazon-jeff-bezos-1234730350/

This week we talk with composer, music editor, and score supervisor Tim Starnes about his storied career, including lots of advice for composers. - https://cinesamples.com/ -



Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Unsacred Geometry” by Sugar Vendil.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson:
- Jay Z and Roc Nation are partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University -
https://thebrunswicknews.com/ap/entertainment/roc-nation-partners-with-brooklyns-liu-to-launch-new-school/article_4e8c8870-e57f-5221-8e60-83f71f91d84a.html

- Snapchat secures licensing deals -
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-03/snap-lands-deals-with-top-music-companies-to-add-songs-to-videos?sref=i5ee5LNc

This week we talk with Lynne Stillings about what Ethnomusicology is, children’s rights, cultural appropriation in music, and what her dream music program would look like.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - “Alternate Tonality - II. Whorlweave” by Jeryl Johnston.

Helpful links from Peire Wilson:

TikTok reaches major licensing deals - https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9422985/tiktok-nmpa-global-partnership-agreement-music-publishers

Diversity initiatives remain at the forefront -
https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9421649/warner-music-group-external-board-directors-social-justice-fund

Industry associations urge continuation of benefits -
https://variety.com/2020/music/news/music-organizations-letter-congress-coronavirus-relief-benefits-1234711900/

TikTok launches Creator Fund -
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/23/tiktok-creator-fund-200-million-us/

This week we talk with composer, singer, and producer Christian Black about his new album, balancing work and art, and how other musicians influence him.

Bonus Tracks after the interview - "Money/Lettuce" by Christian Black feat. Jonah Toussaint

For More Music News from Peiré Wilson:

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/rough-week-for-tiktok-gets-rougher-500000-amazon-employees-told-to-delete-app-over-security-risks/

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9417842/billboard-new-chart-rules-no-more-merch-ticket-bundles

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sony-acquires-250m-stake-in-epic-games-maker-of-fortnite/