RIAA backs new group claiming to represent independent artists [Op-Ed]
Mike Masnick looks at the RIAA backed group, the Digital Creators Coalition, an organization that claims to represent the interests of independent artists while acting as a lobby for some. Continue reading
What You Need To Copyright Music
As an artist, keeping your intellectual property safe is a peak priority, and for musicians, that means copyrighting your music. In this piece, we detail why copyrighting your music is. Continue reading
Electronic Frontier Foundation On New ‘Disastrous’ Copyright Proposal
Several controversial copyright bills were snuck into the recent spending package. Now the EFF looks at the latest “disastrous” copyright legislation under Congressional consideration. By Katharine Trendacosta of the Electronic. Continue reading
Infringement Was The CASE: A Look At Intellectual Property Legislation In New COVID Relief Bill
Tucked inside the new 5500 page COVID Relief package which includes much need #SaveOurStages funding were several unrelated pieces of legislation that impact musicians, the music industry, and the entire. Continue reading
Spotify Built A Plagiarism Detector That Could Alter Songwriting Forever
No one wants their music stolen without credit, but the limitations of the western ear are making the creation of wholly original music harder and harder. Now, a new plagiarism. Continue reading
Merck Mercuriadis: ‘I Want To Change The Way The Songwriter Sits In The Economic Equation’ [INTERVIEW]
In this piece, music executive and entrepreneur Merck Mercuriadis discusses his company Hipgnosis, and its recent slew of successful copyright acquisitions. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of the Legrand Network. Continue reading
List Of Public Domain Holiday Songs and How To License The Ones That Aren’t
While putting your own unique spin on a holiday classic can be a great way to grab the interest of new fans and give your current one’s a festive present,. Continue reading
What Is Twitch Doing About Its Music Copyright Issues?
Twitch has developed something of a reputation for coming down hard on its users in cases of (or perceived cases of) copyright infringement. Finally, the popular streaming platform is explaining. Continue reading
It’s My Copyright And I’ll Do What I Want To
In this piece, Stephen Carlisle unpacks some of the recent discourse surrounding copyright law, brought about by a recent paper from Standford Law professor Mark Lemley. Guest post by Stephen. Continue reading
Copyright Infringement And The Music Industry
In this piece, Debbie Egel wades into the muddy waters of copyright infringement in the music industry, explaining how it works and how you can protect yourself. Guest post by. Continue reading
