Copyright Law

How to Protect Music From Leaks and Hackers

In today’s digital world, one wrong click could leak your unreleased music or give hackers access to your creative work. From two-factor authentication to phishing traps, learn how to protect music and lock down your content and stay in control.

Alana Bonilla on 08/15/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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Alarming Rise of AI Music Copyright Laundering

AI music isn’t just flooding streaming platforms; it’s being hidden in plain sight. Now, a growing wave of “humanizing” services is helping creators turn AI tracks into royalty-generating “originals” with. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 08/12/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Copyrighting Music in the AI Era is Non-Negotiable

AI training is a sneaky new threat to music and the music industry, leaving unregistered work more vulnerable than ever. Learn why copyrighting music in the AI era is essential to protecting your rights, income, and creative future.

Alana Bonilla on 08/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Simple Guide to Music Copyrights and Royalties [Drew Thurlow]

Music and tech exec Drew Thurlow offers a guide to music copyrights and royalties that breaks down four key income streams.

Alana Bonilla on 06/05/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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New CRB Streaming Royalty Rates are a Big Win for Artists

Artists just scored a major win with proposed new CRB streaming royalty rates. These overdue increases and other changes supported by SoundExchange may mark a turning point in how creators are valued in the digital economy.

Alana Bonilla on 05/27/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Copyright Royalty Board, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and Samples

Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.

Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits

The valuation of AI startup Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits by songwriters, labels, authors and other creators over unchecked data scraping. Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits Op-ed by. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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‘Blowing Up The Compulsory’ License for Songs: Chris Castle

There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle.

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What the Reuters AI copyright decision means for the music industry

In a major Reuters AI copyright decision the court sided with creators, setting a new legal precedent. Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA explains Reuters vs. Ross and how the impact on the music industry is still unfolding.

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How Private Equity PRO Ownership hurts US Songwriters

With Private equity pro ownership of two of the three major US performance rights organizations, songwriters are paying the price, writes Bobby Owsinski.

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Phonorecords V: How royalty rates, rules could change in CRB 5

With the next big statutory royalty battle right around the corner, songwriters have a chance to fight for a better deal. Chris Castle dives into what must be done for some real change in the system.

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