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
Artist Images: A New Chapter In Revenue
Here long-time industry entrepreneur Kevin Arnold writes about how the direction of his company, OpenAura, marks a shift in the music industry, with revenue being earned from artist's images, something has. Continue reading
Remember This? Prince’s Warner Bros Deal Precipitated Ripple Effect Of Copyright Terminations
Years ago, Prince negotiated with Warner Brothers to regain control of his catalog of music. While among the first to do so, many artists from 1978 onward have the option to renegotiate their contracts,. Continue reading
Compulsory Licenses Must Require Display Of Songwriter Credits
In this article, we look the value of artists' rights and why the U.S. government should require that digital music services provide proper attribution to songwriters when compulsory licenses relating to said. Continue reading
Why The Music Industry Needs Fewer Lawyers, More Innovators [CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux]
Here CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux weighs in on the recent wave of litigation which has swept through the music industry, suggesting that the recent string of lawsuits against companies. Continue reading
Lawyers For David Lowery File Motion To Stop Spotify, NMPA From “Misleading” Songwriters
Spotify is "misleading" songwriters by encouraging them to sign onto a settlement it made with the National Music Publishers, Association according to a motion filed by attorneys representing David Lowery,. Continue reading
Facebook Launches Its Version Of Content ID
Following complaints from content creators that their YouTube videos have been appearing on Facebook after being posted without the creator's consent, the social network has released its own version of. Continue reading
SoundCloud Expands Sony/ATV Deal To Europe, In Effort To Launch SoundCloud Go Globally
SoundCloud wants to take its GO paid subscription service global; and a new deal with Sony/ATV, who has had a deal with SoundCloud in the US since the 2014 launch. Continue reading
