6 types of record label contracts
The legal aspects of the music industry can often be difficult to fully understand, particularly where contracts are concerned. Here, we explain what the six main types of record label. Continue reading
Get it in writing: The importance of music industry contracts
Here, Stephen Carlisle offers a word of caution about the importance of getting copyright agreements in writing, and the expensive and litigation-filled shenanigans that can ensue when one fails to. Continue reading
The Wallflowers’ Jakob Dylan speaks openly about music industry
In a relatively rare extended interview, Wallflowers’ frontman and veteran musician Jakob Dylan shares his thoughts and feeling on the record business and music industry as a whole. Guest post. Continue reading
Do independent artists still need legal protection?
As music starts to become more than just a hobby for you, it’s important to take the proper legal precautions early on to protect you and your music from harm. Continue reading
How to ensure every collaborator gets proper songwriting credit
Collaborative songwriting is a powerful tool, and has graced us with some of the greatest tracks ever created, but it’s important to make sure each and every individual who contributes. Continue reading
Essential music industry contracts
Like it or not, contracts are the life blood of the music industry, and understanding how they work and why they’re necessary is key to avoiding disaster for you and. Continue reading
3 Types Of Publishing Deals and How They Work
Before committing to that dotted line, artists looking to get signed in the music industry would do well to familiarize themselves with the how publishing deals work. Here, we look. Continue reading
Pandemic, Force Majeure Clauses and Insurance In The Music Business
Following the cancellation of SXSW and thousands of concerts across the US and globally, artists and music companies are struggling to understand the often forgotten “force majeure” clauses in their. Continue reading
Reunion Tour! Bands, Breakups and Contracts
The vast majority of successful bands usually end up going through some kind of personnel change, sometimes to the point of having no original members at all. So what are. Continue reading
Most Artists Don’t Understand Their Record Deal, Do You?
Musicians need to understand the contracts they sign and their implications, but most don't. Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert are joined on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast by manager and. Continue reading
