Music Industry

Watch Your Back Radio, Times Are Changing

The latest Radio Audience Measurements (RAM) reveal that radio stations in South Africa experience a combined listenership of 36.3...

Cover songs on YouTube. Do you need a sync license or not?

I had a discussion not so long ago with someone who was convinced that a sync license was an absolute necessity for posting cover songs...

Anything but meh.

My first thought listening to meh.'s EP was "who are these guys?". The seamless integration of artful, at times playful lyrics with...

Meh. release their new EP RUNDOWN HOTEL today

Thanks to recordingstudios.co.za for the following review: "meh. release their new EP Rundown Hotel today! The EP’s opening track Sniper...

Interview with Classic FM

It's been a busy week for 7 piece NEOLEKTRA. The string warriors travelled to Grahamstown for their debut shows at the main stage in the...

NEOLEKTRA in Grahamstown 2017

Photo: Nereesha Patel Ossia Records was proud to present NEOLEKTRA at the main stage at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, 2017....

Why the 90% local content policy is bad

I hate to be the naysayer but I think the 90% rule has a negative effect on our South African music industry. Theoretically, implementing...

Unofficial Remixes on Apple Music and Spotify

I’ve always wondered why the world of unofficial remixes (tracks with uncleared samples) can’t be monetized. Why not apportion royalties...

South Africa's Underperforming Music Industry

The South African music industry is a story of underperformance. Although several emerging markets are posting growth, latest IFPI...

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