How the music industry failed to answer Marvin Gaye’s call: “What’s Going On”
In year full of anniversary’s Marvin Gaye’s classic 1971 hit “What’s Going On” is turning 50. Here, Fred Jacobs explores the risks Gaye took in creating the song, and how. Continue reading
Marvin Gaye Family Brings Pharrell Back To Court Claiming Perjury
The lawsuit by Marvin Gaye’s family against Pharrell appears to be the gift that keeps on giving, with the former now bringing Pharrell back to court once again, this time. Continue reading
Ed Sheeran Sued For $100M Over ‘Let’s Get It On’ / ‘Thinking Out Loud’ Similarities
Structured Asset Ales, a part owner of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” is suing Ed Sheeran for $100 million after being blocked from a similar lawsuit brought by other. Continue reading
Music Publishing Update 4.21.17: ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” Recap
ASCAP’s 12th annual “I Create Music” Expo took place last week in Los Angeles. The national conference dedicated to songwriting and composing provides a unique opportunity for songwriters, composers, artists, producers,. Continue reading
Plagiarism Or Inspiration? It’s A Fine Line
By this time, we have grown accustomed to some degree of familiarity in the music we hear, particularly as sampling and covering songs continues to be a popular and ever-easier. Continue reading
Music Publishing News 1.6.17: Great Year For Lawyers Ahead • BMI Fights Radio Rates • George Michael Tributes
2017 will bring with it a number of court cases that will affect music publishers, songwriters, and copyright as a whole. First, the Radio Music Licensing Commission and performing rights organization. Continue reading
Spotify Adds Specially Recorded 2 Song “Singles” From John Legend, Tove Lo, Local Natives, D.R.A.M., Juanes, 15 More
Spotify continues to add original programming and promote its own playlists (if you can call two songs a playlist) with the launch of weekly "Singles" that include a track from. Continue reading
Writing A Band Bio: Important Do’s and Dont’s
First impressions are as important in the music business as they are anywhere else, and your band bio is often the thing making that impression, meaning its important that is. Continue reading
