In the age of digital music and with years of loving and learning about the ever evolving electronic music scene, we are now well accustomed to everything we hear not … Continue reading
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FROMAGE! (What the “Blurred Lines” ruling means for the music industry)
[This article was written by Rob Filomena, CD Baby’s Director of Music Publishing.] A few months ago we asked a simple question on the DIY blog: “Homage or Fromage?” We were … Continue reading
Homage or Fromage? The “Blurred Lines” between musical influence and copyright infringement
[This article was written by Rob Filomena, CD Baby’s Director of Music Publishing.] What’s the difference between being influenced by a song and stealing one outright? A case involving a … Continue reading
Music Copyright: 5 Things Every Musician Must Know
Music copyright law tends to get thrown under the bus in favor of more interesting topics like marketing and social media, but it’s actually one of the most important things … Continue reading
Why You Shouldn’t Let Fear of Copyright Infringement Get in the Way of Your Music Career
[This article was written by guest contributor Anthony Ceseri.] For some basic information on copyright for musicians, check out our articles: * Music Copyright Guide For Indie Musicians * How … Continue reading