Tag: copyright

Songwriters Deserve Better Than This, Says NMPA’S David Isrealite

A U.S. Department Of Justice decision to require 100% licencing of music has sent shock waves through the publishing and songwriting sectors. In this op-ed, David Israelite, the President and. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/11/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: Apple Inc., copyright, Copyright registration, Florida, IPad, IPhone, IPod, Patent, United States Copyright Office, United States Patent and Trademark Office

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Documentary On Happy Birthday Copyfraud Released Day After Song Enters Public Domain [VIDEO]

The day after the popular birthday ditty was declared to officially be in the public domain, Jenn Nelson has released a 15-minute documentary about the struggle to free Happy Birthday. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/07/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Andrew MacKay, Associated Press, copyright, Corporation, English language, Happy Birthday to You, Music publisher (popular music), Public domain, United States federal judge, Warner/Chappell Music

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Is The Great Artist Revolt Imminent?

Is an artist revolution imminent? As major labels renegotiate with YouTube, the likelihood of a deal which benefits artists being struck seems unlikely, raising the question of what will happen. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/06/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Capitol Records, copyright, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Google, IPhone, music industry, music video, Vimeo, YouTube

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10 Tips For Sending Songs

When sending either beats or songs to someone in hopes of landing a placement, there are certain rules one should follow that will greatly increase their chances of success. Here. Continue reading

Guest Post on 07/05/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Disc jockey, Film score, Fordham University School of Law, Harry Fox Agency, Incidental music, iTunes, royalties, SESAC

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“Happy Birthday” Officially Enters Public Domain

After a long legal battle, "Happy Birthday To You" has entered the public domain. It's part of a growing list of "moder" songs whose legal status is shifting as copyrights. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/29/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Associated Press, copyright, George H. King, Happy Birthday to You, Los Angeles, Music publisher (popular music), Public domain, royalties, United States federal judge, Warner/Chappell Music

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Music Industry Needs More Than Taylor Swift To Win DMCA Battle

Artists like Taylor Swift and U2 have been gaining significant traction with their latest petition challenging the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, but for the movement to have any appreciable impact,. Continue reading

Guest Post on 06/24/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, BBC Bangla, Compact disc, copyright, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, E-book, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Google, internet, YouTube

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RIAA Wins $17 Million Lawsuit Against Grooveshark Clone

After Grooveshark was shut down by music industry lawsuits, a sophisticated clone site launched. It jumped from domain to domain for several weeks, but was eventually shut down.

Bruce Houghton on 12/15/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: " copyright infringement, copyright, music industry, New York, Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act, Plant, Public domain, Recording Industry Association of America, Sirius XM Radio, The Turtles

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Venue Owners Battle BMI Over High Fees

Bar and club owners are becoming increasingly upset at the performing rights organization BMI, which they feel is imposing unfair mandatory fees on venues, the cost of which BMI is liable. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/11/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: " copyright infringement, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, copyright, Copyright law of the United States, Harry Fox Agency, Mechanical license, Performance rights organisation, SESAC, United States, Vice president

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Warner Music Reports Financials, $23 Million Loss In Last 3 Months

Warner Music Group continues to lose money at a substantial rate. Despite a 10.6% rise in digital revenue, the label and music group loss $23 million in the last quarter.

Bruce Houghton on 12/10/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Brian Roberts, Chief financial officer, copyright, Currency, Fiscal year, Happy Birthday to You, music industry, Net income, Public domain, Warner Music Group

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How To Find Co-Writers You Love Writing With

Although it can be incredibly rewarding, co-writing songs is often a tedious, unproductive, and awkward experience, particularly if you don't mesh well with your songwriting partner. This article offers some useful advice on how. Continue reading

Guest Post on 12/04/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Belmont University, collaboration, copyright, Copyright law of the United States, Mechanical license, songwriter, Spotify, United States, United States House Committee on the Judiciary, Writer

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