Rise of Web Video Means Closer Monitoring by Music Rights Owners

As the popularity and profitability of web video rise, rights owners and others are closely monitoring the integration of copyrighted music in online programming and advertising. Don’t let your productions get caught in the crossfire; Affix offers solutions.

Video: Interview With A Hitman

Affix co-founder Simon Horrocks interviews Grammy-winning songwriter/producer Anthony Dent.  One of P-Diddy’s “Hitmen,” Dent’s credits include songs for Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z, Mya, and 112, and his company State of Mind Muzic now provides the same chart-topping caliber of music to Affix and our clients.  Check out what Dent has to say about making records and [...]

Dubstep: From Underground to the Top of the Charts

London may not be the first city that comes to mind when one thinks about Urban Music.  But in the early days of the twenty-first century, the British capital served as a breeding ground for what would eventually become known as “dubstep” – an electronic Urban sub-genre built around “tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass [...]

Urban Shines at 2011 Grammys

The annual Grammy Awards mark highlights and milestones in the careers of many artists.  For those that grew up dreaming about a life of music stardom, it gets no better than hoisting a golden gramophone trophy.  A nomination in and of itself is recognition of outstanding achievement in the recording arts.  Yet, while Grammy night [...]

Video: 20 Questions With Marc D’Amour

Affix partner, Simon Horrocks, chats with Mojo House Music Supervisor, Marc D’Amour about the role of music in movie trailers.  Marc has worked on trailers for films like 300, Harry Potter, and Precious.

Licensing Revenues on the Rise

The sky is falling. At least that’s what recent music industry reports would lead one to believe. The first four weeks of 2011 saw the three lowest selling number one albums ever. Pair those stats with the latest layoff spree at Universal Music Group and it’s easy to see why many feel like the horizon is looking rather bleak. But amidst all of the ruble and dismay, there is one statistic to get excited about: licensing revenues are on the rise. We are proud to be a part of the new music business landscape.

The Rise of The Video (Again)

The video is back in business. And so is the creative opportunity that it used to provide. Like Kanye West’s avian love interest in “Runaway,” the music video has risen from the ashes of big media.

I’m a Business, Man

Digital Music News published an article this week detailing the top 8 reasons why rappers are great businessmen.  We think they hit the nail on the head…almost.  It’s not just rappers; it’s Urban artists across the spectrum.  Between their collaborative zeal (read: brand alliance) and their unrivaled ability to prolifically produce records (consistently engage the [...]

Brave New Virtual World

It’s no secret that the evolution of the digital sphere over the past ten years is one of the most significant trends in the history of the music industry. It’s hard to remember a bigger game-changer and no genre is playing the new game better than Urban. Every song on today’s iTunes Top 10 Singles [...]

Affix Co-Founder to Speak at SIEGE Conference

Affix co-founder, Simon Horrocks, will discuss music licensing in video games on a panel at this year’s Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game Expo. The conference will be hosted at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter from October 1-3 and registration is open now. Horrocks’ “Plug and Play: Music Licensing” panel starts at 3:30 on the 2nd. SEIGE [...]

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