Mechanical Licensing 101: Artist’s Guide
While there are a number of relevant licenses necessary when releasing music, this piece explores one of the most common – the mechanical license – and what exactly artists need. Continue reading
Mechanical Licensing Collective Prepares For January 1st Launch
Beginning on January 1st of 2021, the rollout of a new blanket mechanical license as laid out in the Music Modernization Act will begin. Here is what ir means for. 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
‘Don’t Get Screwed!’ Warns Music Attorney In New Book
Making your own way as an independent musician can be a fraught process. In a business where legal missteps are easy to make and the consequences can be dire, this. 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
Is The Music Modernization Act Stifling Industry Innovation?
When the Music Modernization Act passed, many in the industry were concerned about what impact the legislation might have on the creative sector of the music business. Now, some fear. Continue reading
Putting Rap Lyrics On Trial Is Violation Of Free Speech, says ACLU
The ACLU weighs in on the controversial case surrounding aspiring rapper Christopher Basset and how the State of Tennessee is violating the artist’s First Amendment rights by employing his lyrics. 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
How Facebook Ripped Off Zoe Keating’s Fanbase
After Zoë Keating was forced to cancel a live concert due to COVID, scammers leapt at the opportunity to create a fake, live-streamed version of the show. Although Keating was. Continue reading
