Practical Legal Tips For Today’s Record Producer
As the role of the record producer continues to evolve, there is some important legal information that should be kept in mind, particularly for those producers who are more involved. Continue reading
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Branding, Polishing and Reviewing Your Progress • More
This week we are talking about how to brand yourself in today' s digital age and going back to our roots by finding new reasons to perfect our piano skills. Continue reading
Basic Legal Advice For Record Producers
[UPDATED] The music business, particularly the pop and urban markets, is more producer driven than ever before. Producers not only help capture the sound in the studio and use the. Continue reading
SiriusXM Finally Wins A Case Over Pre-1972 Music… And Promptly Settles With Sony For $201 Million
SiriusXM has settled one of several pending lawsuits over payments for pre-1972 recordings with Sony Music for $210 million. It's unclear how much of this will trickle down to artists,. Continue reading
Apple Music Previews Is First Exclusive: Pharrell’s “Freedom”
[UPDATED] Apple Music has unveiled its first exclusive. Pharrell Williams, the singer, songwriter and producer who single handedly brought the world the mega-hit "Happy" will release "Freedom" exclusively on Apple Music on launch day, June. Continue reading
Major Labels, Publishers Win Victory In Airline Music Battle
Universal Music and several co-plaintiffs allege that music was being offered during flights without proper licensing agreements. Provider Global Eagle Entertainment countersued, but yesterday a judge sided with the music. Continue reading
Three Of The Most Commonly Misunderstood Music Copyright Laws
Some of the people whose work is most intimately affected by copyright law are musicians, yet there are many misconceptions and even outright falsehoods circulating in the musical community when. Continue reading
Music “Sample” Clearance Issues: Legal Do’s & Don’ts
Many clients ask about whether or not they can "sample" from an existing sound recording and how much is permissible to use, and whether or not they need permission to. Continue reading
Music Publishers File Lawsuit Against Wolfgang’s Vault, Daytrotter For “Massive” Copyright Infringement
Wolfgang's Vault bills itself as the "world's largest collection of live music." Sister site Daytrotter brings that same sensibility to merging music. But much of the music you find on. Continue reading
Music Managers Call For Change After Sony, Spotify Contract Leak
Among the many perusing the recently leaked contract between Spotify and Sony Music were artist managers. Yesterday their trade group, The International Music mangers Forum (IMMF), consolidated their concerns in an. Continue reading
