Find out which Christmas songs are free to record and which require licenses Recording a holiday tune is one of the best ways to earn new fans during the biggest … Continue reading
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Is “Happy Birthday” now in the Public Domain?
Have you ever wondered why the waiters at TGI Fridays sing their own unique, annoying song when it’s time to bring out the cake and embarrass you on your birthday? No, it’s not to … Continue reading
Which popular Christmas songs are still protected by copyright?
‘Tis the season… … when you start to see Christmas decorations right beside the Halloween candy in Costco. That’s right, summer is barely over and it’s already time for holiday … Continue reading
Remixing, Public Domain, and the Creative Commons License
[HELPFULAW FOR THE INDIE ARTIST is a monthly advice column on legal matters pertaining to the music industry. If you have a suggestion for a future article that you would like to … Continue reading
Holiday Songs: Copyrighted or Public Domain?
This is an excerpt from Holiday Music: A Guide to Copyrights, Mechanical Licenses, and Christmas Songs. To download the whole PDF for free, click HERE. When you choose which Christmas songs you … Continue reading
Mechanical Licensing for Silly Love Songs: Public Domain vs. Copyrighted Works
This article was written by Alex Holz of Limelight, a company that has partnered with CD Baby to help indie artists properly clear licenses for cover songs. The article originally … Continue reading
Don’t Let a Lawsuit Drain Your Christmas Cheer: Holiday Music and the Public Domain
-This article was written by our friend Alex Holz and E.J. Dortch from Limelight.- Christmas music has always been held in high regard by artists and listeners alike. Unlike most … Continue reading
Make Haste with Holiday Singles
Want an easy and fun way to stay engaged with older fans while winning new ones at the same time? Record a holiday single. It might sound like a hokey … Continue reading