This Week In Music Commentary
Commentators in the music industry this week weight in on the need for songwriters to have a copyright small claims court, how Spotify's stock behavior is being misread, and why. Continue reading
Music Law 101: How Long Can You Count On Copyright Protection To Last
After a copyright is created, the length of time for which it hangs around tends to vary greatly – although it's often for longer than one might guess. Here we. Continue reading
SoundExchange Adds Tools To Get Songwriters Paid For 70M Address Unknown NOI Filings
SoundExchange subsidiary SXWorks has added two new tools developed to expand on its NOI LOOKUP service to help music publishers and songwriters search the more than 70 million address unknown. Continue reading
Getting It Done: The Week In D.I.Y. and Indie Music
Surviving the music industry as an independent artist is no easy task, but Hypebot did its best to help out this week by offering advice and tips on issues ranging. Continue reading
Rap vs Pap: Dr Dre Loses Trademark Battle With Gynecologist Dr Drai
In a surprising clash of music and medicine, Dr. Dre faced defeat at the conclusion of a trademark battle he waged against Pennsylvania OB/GYN Dr. Drai, with the former rapper. Continue reading
Recording Academy, musicFirst, SoundExchange React To Music Modernization Act Vote
The sweeping Music Modernization Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously on Wednesday with 415 votes. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate with strong support from the. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Passes U.S. House Unanimously
The Music Modernization Act unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday with 415 votes. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate. If passed and signed into law,. Continue reading
Music Industry Moves Past Site Blocking, Looking To Get Into App Blocking
While site blocking has long been employed as a nuclear (albeit often ineffective) option for preventing copyright infringement, the entertainment industry is now taking things a step further by blocking. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act: Payday Built On Bad Policy [Op-Ed]
The Music Modernization Act appears poised to pass in Congress with both bipartisan support and the approval of most music industry trade groups. But the sweeping bill still has its. Continue reading
Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee
While copyright and licensing law have a lot of catching up to do to be brought into the digital age, the Music Modernization Act's passage by the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
