David Lowery Shares Proof Of Flawed NMPA, HFA, Spotify Settlement
David Lowery shares a check and statement sent from Harry Fox, and explains why it represents deep-rooted flaws within the recent settlement between the Harry Fox Administration, the National Music Publishers Association and. Continue reading
Zappa Threatening Zappa Over Zappa Plays Zappa
In this most recent copyright upset, the children of the late Frank Zappa are attempting to take legal action against one of their siblings, the unfortunate Dweezil Zappa, alleging that. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 5.6.16: Music’s Top Earners • Lowery vs. Spotify • Pandora Revenue Up
Taylor Swift and Adele were the top earning artists in the publishing sector of the music industry in 2015. Billboard’s annual Moneymakers rankings list the top 10 earners in four. Continue reading
Overheard @ ASCAP EXPO 2016
ASCAP Expo 2016 is a wrap. But last week's LA gathering did offer more than a few memorable moments and Adam Davis of Hypebot's parent company Skyline Music was there to. Continue reading
House Judiciary Chair Goodlatte Promises “Consensus” Copyright Reform (Finally) Coming Soon
Although copyright law is in desperate need of a 21st century overall, congress has been wary of any such update after the SOPA outcry in 2012…until now. A recent statement. Continue reading
Led Zeppelin Could End “Stairway To Heaven” Lawsuit For $1
Led Zeppelin are facing a jury trial for alleged copyright infringement of their seminal hit "Stairway to Heaven." A District Court Judge has ruled that the hit was similar enough to. Continue reading
Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade’ Embraces Indie Rock, Does Right By Copyright
Although the second track, "Hold Up," from Beyonce's latest album Lemonade may at first seem to be brazenly ripping off preexisting tracks, closer inspection reveals that she seems to be. Continue reading
