So you’re an up and coming band that wants to create an album/EP and lack the funds to do so. Or you have a 4 song EP deal with your label and they say if you want to make it …
Over the course of several issues, Music Insider Magazine’s “Copyright Law Primer” has given a brief overview of “fair use,” an often-misunderstood defense to copyright infringement that involves a case-by-case consideration of the following factors:
FACTOR …
Many bands don’t have the luxury of having a booking agency line up all their shows. Band members, friends and relatives often take on the role of booking agent. Yet not everyone has what it takes to successfully book gigs.…
This year, Musikmesse (7 to 10 April 2016) and the …
Here’s a quick recap of Music Insider Magazine’s “Copyright Law Primer” so far:
On the evening of May 23, 2000, I had a major lesson in music performance royalties. Blues legend Son Seals from Chicago did the song “Let It Go” on the “Conan O’Brien” show. He performed the song …
We’ve all heard of those infamous band meetings where members arrive late—only to talk (and sometimes scream) about important (and sometimes completely unimportant) matters in a disorganized fashion. Just watch Metallica’s documentary DVD, “Some Kind of Monster” …
The last article I wrote “Do I Have to Pay Taxes on That?”primarily dealt with weekend warrior musicians. In this issue, you’ll find out more about tax options for musicians who actually make a …
So far, Music Insider Magazine’s “Copyright Law Primer” has covered the following: Part 1 gave a very general overview of “fair use,” a defense to copyright infringement that is available to accused infringers in …
