Breve Music Podcast

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris reflects on his journey with the musical “Hamilton,” which debuted on Broadway in 2015. Initially skeptical about enjoying musicals, he was captivated when he watched it on Disney+ in 2020, appreciating both the performances and the representation of a diverse cast discussing historical themes. Since then, he has extensively listened to the Hamilton soundtrack on Spotify, ranking it among his favorite albums that year. Four years later, he continues to enjoy the music regularly and invites listeners to share their own experiences with the show.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris reflects on his musical journey and the reasons behind his decision not to attend music school. He recounts his early experiences with music, starting with piano in childhood and clarinet in sixth grade, which helped shape his identity as a musician. His passion flourished in high school, influenced by his band director, leading him to aspire to become a band director or music theory teacher. However, an undiagnosed neurological issue caused him to reconsider this path due to concerns about potential episodes while teaching. After college and treatment, he felt a renewed desire to pursue music and auditioned for a local music school, gaining admission and contemplating his lifelong dream.Ultimately, he faced a choice between pursuing a music degree or continuing his marketing career. After attending orientation and realizing he would need to start from scratch without transferable credits, he opted to focus on marketing, influenced by financial concerns, existing student loans, and the impact on his marriage. Although he occasionally feels regret about not pursuing music school, he believes he made the right decision for himself and his family, finding satisfaction in his current job while staying connected to music theory through sharing his experiences.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the latest episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses recent announcements regarding the shutdown of two music platforms: TikTok Music, set to close in late November, and Warner Music Group’s distribution service, Level Music. While Harris expresses disappointment about Level Music’s closure, he admits he was not familiar with the platform prior to this news. He highlights the negative impact on artists who rely on Level Music for music distribution, as well as potential job losses for its employees. Warner Music Group is giving artists until November 18th to transfer their content to other distributors, which adds stress for DIY musicians who must now find new platforms for their music. Jermaine encourages listeners to reach out for assistance in selecting a suitable distributor.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses Pink Floyd’s attempts to sell their music catalog for around $500 million over the past few years. The process faced complications due to controversial political statements made by band member Roger Waters. Recently, reports have emerged that Sony Music is interested in acquiring the rights for between $400 million and $500 million, aligning with their recent acquisitions in the music industry. The outcome of this potential sale remains to be seen.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the latest episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses a lawsuit involving Johnson and Johnson and Associated Production Music, a collaboration between Sony Music and Universal Music. The lawsuit stems from Johnson and Johnson using unlicensed music in approximately 80 videos shared on Facebook and YouTube. Harris expresses surprise that such a large corporation would neglect to secure proper licenses, suggesting they might prefer to pay fines rather than go through the licensing process. He notes that the potential fines could reach nearly $12 million, which is significantly more than the cost of obtaining licenses. Additionally, he raises questions about the distribution of any fines, pondering whether artists would see any compensation or if the money would solely benefit Associated Production Music.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses a lawsuit involving Spotify and 8 Mile Style, the publisher for Eminem. Filed in 2019, the lawsuit claimed that Spotify streamed Eminem’s music without proper authorization. However, the court ruled in favor of Spotify, primarily because 8 Mile Style did not send a cease and desist letter despite having years to address the issue. Harris believes this decision was justified, as the publisher missed opportunities to voice their concerns if there were legitimate grounds for the lawsuit. He expresses hope that such frivolous lawsuits will decrease in the future but acknowledges the need for accountability among streaming services.Source: https://www.billboard.com/pro/spotify-beats-eminem-publisher-lawsuit-song-streaming/

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris shares his admiration for the music of the Star Wars franchise, particularly highlighting its impact on his love for music. He reflects on how the iconic theme song and scores from various Star Wars media, including the recent video game and Disney+ shows, have influenced his appreciation for soundtracks. Harris fondly recalls watching “The Phantom Menace” as a child and enjoying the combination of action and music, emphasizing that he frequently listens to tracks from the series. He invites listeners to share their favorite Star Wars music or discuss which movie or TV show has the best soundtrack overall.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummary:In this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the partnership between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Meta, announced in a press release on August 12. The collaboration allows UMG’s music to be accessible on Meta’s platforms, including WhatsApp and Facebook, aiming to enhance revenue opportunities for UMG. This move comes in response to the popularity of short-form videos, a trend sparked by TikTok, as social media platforms seek to engage similar audiences. While the partnership may not significantly increase revenue for most artists and rights holders, Harris believes it represents a positive step toward making the music industry more sustainable for regular artists.Source: https://pxl.to/umg-meta-partnership