January 15, 2008

Harry Fox Agency Eases Songfile Licensing

The Harry Fox Agency has upgraded its Songfile online mechanical licensing service to accommodate requests for smaller uses. Companies and individuals may now license compositions for as few as 25 units -- CDs, DPDs (e.g., downloads) and other formats -- rather than paying for a minimum of 150 DPDs or 250 CDs, cassettes or LPs. HFA intends the adjustment to especially help musicians who need to license cover versions of songs and plan to make and distribute no more than 2,500 units. HFA has also added electronic checks as a Songfile payment option. (Billboard)