Police are using music to stop from being filmed
A recent use of Sublime’s “Santeria” by a cop in a effort to trigger Instagram’s sensitive copyright filter is not a new tactic, but has some ominous implications for the. Continue reading
How do copyright rules impact internet creators? What can they do about it?
Whether you’re a professional or casual content creator, you’ve doubtless been affected by copyright law, more than likely negatively. Here, we break down how these strange and often draconian rules. Continue reading
4 essential legal protections for your music
If you’re serious about your career as a musician, taking steps to ensure that everything you or your band create is legally protected is essential. Here, we detail four legal. Continue reading
Answers to questions about Copyright in 2021 [Electronic Frontier Foundation]
Although they were easy to miss in the end of year kerfuffle, serveral new copyright bill and proposals were not only announced, but in some cases have already gone into. Continue reading
RIAA backs new group claiming to represent independent artists [Op-Ed]
Mike Masnick looks at the RIAA backed group, the Digital Creators Coalition, an organization that claims to represent the interests of independent artists while acting as a lobby for some. 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
What You Need To Copyright Music
As an artist, keeping your intellectual property safe is a peak priority, and for musicians, that means copyrighting your music. In this piece, we detail why copyrighting your music is. Continue reading
UK PRO Demands Payment From Venue Not Playing Music Due To COVID Closure
Music collection organization PRS For Music has targeted a pub in Sheffield,UK demanding payment for a license to play music, despite the fact the pub has been shuttered for the. Continue reading
Electronic Frontier Foundation On New ‘Disastrous’ Copyright Proposal
Several controversial copyright bills were snuck into the recent spending package. Now the EFF looks at the latest “disastrous” copyright legislation under Congressional consideration. By Katharine Trendacosta of the Electronic. Continue reading
Mechanical Licensing 101: Artist’s Guide
While there are a number of relevant licenses necessary when releasing music, this piece explores one of the most common – the mechanical license – and what exactly artists need. Continue reading
Mechanical Licensing Collective Prepares For January 1st Launch
Beginning on January 1st of 2021, the rollout of a new blanket mechanical license as laid out in the Music Modernization Act will begin. Here is what ir means for. Continue reading
