Why You Must License Your Samples
Here we learn from pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul's sample licensing woes the importance of getting proper clearance for sample use early one, and why doing so is important. Continue reading
Inspiration Leads To Lawsuit: Ed Sheeran Sued For Two Songs Sounding Similar To Old Songs
Popular singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has been slapped with two lawsuits on the somewhat arbitrary grounds that his songs have stolen 'the heart' of compositions written Matt Cardle and, once again, Marvin. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 8.12.16: Ozzy Sued For $2M • Cox Owes BMG $25M • Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Sued
Ozzy Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited have been sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley. Daisley claims that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting. Continue reading
Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics
To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist. Continue reading
International Songwriting Competition Announces 2016 Judges
The International Songwriting Competition has announced its panel of judges for the 2016 edition of the long-running competition. As per usual, the panel includes a mix of artists and industry. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin On Hook For $800,000 In Legal Fees For ‘Stairway’ Case
Led Zeppelin may have won their court case with the estate of Spirit's Randy California over the origin of the iconic "Stairway to Heaven," but it is proving to be. Continue reading
Are Fans Mad Enough At Frank Ocean That They Won’t Listen To His New Album?
With more than four years having gone by since the sensation of channel ORANGE, Frank Ocean has been teasing a new album for quite some time without releasing it, and. Continue reading
Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision
David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it. Continue reading
SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?
The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others. David Lowery. Continue reading
