Can I sample copyrighted music without permission if it’s less than 6 seconds of audio? [Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer. Just sayin’… ] Is sampling legal? Let’s be honest: Sampling … Continue reading
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Plagiarism or Inspiration?
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
Borrowing success: how to legally sample music
[This article was written by Jamie Davis-Ponce, and it originally appeared on the SonicBids Blog.] Often associated with hip hop, sampling occurs when songwriters and recording artists use borrowed sections … 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