RIAA Realizes It Sued Over A Songs It Doesn’t Hold The Copyrights For
Everyone makes mistakes, and when the RIAA sued Charter Communications roughly a year ago for not kicking users off for copyright infringement, it seems the copyrights in questions were not. Continue reading
The Secrets Of Music Licensing
When it comes to making money in the music business, licensing is one of the more lucrative avenues to pursue. In this piece, Erin M. Jacobson reveals the secret to. Continue reading
What Does YouTube Content ID Mean For Using Other’s Music In Your YouTube Videos?
Using music in your YouTube videos can be risky, inciting the possibility of demonetization, or even worse, a copyright strike against your channel. Here we look at how to properly. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin’s Latest Copyright Win Could Change How Courts View Infringement
For those following the latest “Stairway to Heaven” copyright case will doubtless be aware, Led Zeppelin have emerged victorious against Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe after a tumultuous ordeal with the. Continue reading
Music Metadata Showdown: What’s In A Name? Your Cash.
The importance of keeping metadata tidy is essential for artists in the streaming era, but good housekeeping is all for naught if the streamers change song titles and information at. Continue reading
Copyright In The Modern Era: Fortnite Allows Players To Mute Emote, Avoid Auto-Copyright Claims Against YouTubers
Fortnite is now allowing players to mute emotes that bear sufficient resemblance to pop culture occurrences in media as to incur auto-copyright claims against YouTubers posting gameplay footage. Guest post. Continue reading
Effort To Put Every Musical Melody Into Public Domain Reveals Craziness Of Modern Copyright
Musicians Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin attempted to get ahead of questionable copyright cases like those involving Blurred Lines and Dark Horse by attempting to put every conceivable melody on. Continue reading
Legal Basics For DIY Artists
For independent bands and musicians out there, the legal side of the music business can be thorny territory. Here, we break down the four legal basics of operating as a. Continue reading
Mass Copyright Infringer TikTok Shouldn’t Be Eligible For Compulsory Mechanical License
Musician and artist advocate David Lowery argues that TikTok’s parent company ByteDance should not be allowed to obtain compulsory mechanical licenses to launch a streaming service because of the level. Continue reading
Trademark Your Name: A Musician’s Guide
While you certainly can perform shows and release music with a name that isn’t trademarked, doing so isn’t generally recommended. Here Randi Zimmerman walks us through the necessary steps for. Continue reading
