Noteworthy News
Check back often to view news about CMG Music Recording, including technology, resources, industry updates, and accolades.
AB-5: What Does Compliance Look Like?
What does compliance with AB-5 look like for the small business or employer?
Great question! I have been working on this question for several months and still have NO definitive answers because the traditional companies I contacted have absolutely no idea how to work with a music contractor who typically hires several hundred music professionals per year. Based on their current pricing structure, it is extremely cost-prohibitive. Therefore, we will need to think outside the box.
Grown Up Christmas List sung by Jonathan Cilia Faro
Congratulations Jonathan Cilia Faro, Tom Brooks, and Alan Parsons on a beautiful recording of Grown-Up Christmas List, originally written by David Foster. CMG provided strings, winds, and brass to record this beautiful song at Capitol Records.
Congratulations John Paul Hayward on New Album!
Congratulations John Paul Hayward! His new album Cross Symphonic dropped today, November 18, 2019, and is featured on Bandcamp.
Update on Gig Economy Law AB-5
Here is a recent article from the LA Times titled Freelancers fear California’s new gig workers law will wipe them out. This latest article about the gig economy law titled AB-5 may change your ability to be classified as sub-contracted labor.
Nicolas Repetto Records the Soundtrack for The Sound of Identity
Composer Nicolas Repetto spent his 40th birthday recording the soundtrack for The Sound of Identity at United Recording featuring the amazing string players of CMG Music Recording!
California’s Employment Law Was Rewritten-How Will It Impact You?
January 1, 2020, a new California employment law, Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5), will go into effect and derail the music industry as we know it. Take-home paychecks will be slashed, tax procedures will be flipped, and business as usual will be no more.
What’s Your Best Fit?
Should I join the musicians union? Should I remain non-union? Should I go fi-core?
CMG Rocks the Dolby Theater with Streetlight Manifesto!
CMG Music Recording provided a 45-piece orchestra to rock out with Streetlight Manifesto & BOTAR at the Dolby Theater on May 18, 2019.
Alan Parsons Releases First Album “The Secret” in 15 Years!
Have you gotten your copy of Alan Parson’s new album #TheSecret yet?
CMG Voices is here! Welcome Ryland Talamo!
CMG Music Recording is growing! We are excited to announce our newest endeavor CMG Voices.
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