Despite RIAA Claim That YouTube-dl Is Infringing, Journalists Use It Constantly
Although the RIAA has claimed that YouTube-dl violates rules against circumventing DRM, the tool is often used completely legitimately for journalistic purposes which, according to the Betamax standard, should prevent. Continue reading
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
Music Piracy Continues To Dip Dramatically, But The Industry Is Loathe To Admit It Because It Ruins The Narrative [Op-Ed]
In this op-ed, Mike Masnick reveals how better-authorized services have, in contrast to increased legal enforcement, been incredibly effective at reducing online piracy, but that the music industry is choosing. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In some of the most often perused pieces from Hypebot this week, we looked at how Generation Z is redefining the music business, some of the best YouTube channels for. Continue reading
RIAA Releases “Notorious” Copyright Offenders List
Copyright violation remains an ever-present issue in the music business, affecting not only an artist's ability to make money, but also that of labels. Consequently, the RIAA annually drops a. Continue reading
FCC Asks RIAA To Invesitgate Payola (Again)
FCC Commissioner Mike O'Reilly has sent a letter to the RIAA asking it to investigate recent reports of payola – the practice of paying radio stations and other music services. Continue reading
TOP POSTS: This Week’s Most Read Posts On Hypebot
In our most popular posts from the past week, Blink-182 departs BMG in favor of Columbia Records, we look at what DoJ's decision for the recent 'Stairway to Heaven' case. Continue reading
Today Is Cara Duckworth’s Last Day At The RIAA ????
Friday is the last day at the RIAA for Senior Vice President, Communications Cara Duckworth; and so far she won't tell me where she's going. Cara joined the RIAA way. Continue reading