Paying For The Album Does Not Mean The Artist Gets To Own The Album (Why Record Contracts Are Horrible For Artists)
In this excerpt from Ryan Kairalla's new book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry," we get an unvarnished look at what it really. Continue reading
The Lost Art Of Music Manifestos
Back in the day bands and artists, in addition to releasing music, would publish "music manifestos" as a way of spreading their artistic vision, impacting culture, and promoting social change.. Continue reading
The Time For A Copyright Small Claims Court Is Now
While major stars like Robin Thicke and Zeppelin can afford to combat massive lawsuits, the average artist may have a tough time footing the bill for a bitter and protracted court. Continue reading
Recording Industry Claims Keeping Copyright Terms At Life Plus 50, Instead Of Life Plus 70 Too Expensive
Although one would expect record labels to be happy that the TPP includes a provision extending the life of minimum copyright at the expense of the listening public, it seems. Continue reading
YouTube Stats: Is The Service Not As Big For Music As Previously Thought?
Although the music industry has for some time operated under the assumption that music related content made up 40% of YouTube videos, news and drastically different data from Pexeso, offers. Continue reading
Infringement Or Fair Use: Knowing The Difference
Copyright is complicated, particularly in the music industry. With the recent rash of lawsuits which has been cropping up of late, we're taking a minute to breakdown the difference between fair use. Continue reading
A2IM, RIAA & Concord File Amicus Brief To Fight Pre-1972 Recordings Court Decision
A recent court decision that pre-1972 recordings are subject to the “safe harbor“ provisions of the DMCA ran contrary to all previous rulings, and sent shock waves through the music. Continue reading
Congress Eyes Creation Of A Copyright “Small Claims Court”
Although many active members of the copyright community have been requesting that some form of small claims court be set up as an alternative to filing a federal lawsuit, a. Continue reading
