Some of the people whose work is most intimately affected by copyright law are musicians, yet...
Music Contracts & Law
Learn more about legal topics in the music industry like copyright law, royalties, and performing rights organizations.
5 Tips Every Artist Must Know Before Signing Their First Record Deal
You’ve finally made it. A record label recognized your talent and offered you what seems like the...
Understanding Artist Management Agreements, Part 2: How Long Should the Contract Last?
This article was originally published at Sonicbids.com - it has been re-posted here with...
Legal Pad: Band Names & Trademark Law
THE GLOBAL REACH OF THE INTERNET REQUIRES BANDS to be more diligent about intellectual property decisions and protections. Along with copyrights, the “trademark” is a staple of any band’s revenue...
Legal Pad: Guide to Selling Your Music Online
Digital Down Low WITH PHYSICAL ALBUM SALES DECLINING in 2009 for the eighth time in nine years, the writing has been on the wall for nearly a decade. And if the future of music lies in digital...
Legal Pad: Creativity For Sale
For better or worse, a record deal consists of a handful of certainties. One such certainty is that your label, whether major or indie, will own the sound recordings created under your deal. But...
Independent Label vs. Major Label Contracts
When presented with a record deal, it is extremely important to understand (or have someone on your team understand) what terms are standard for major label recording contracts, and how those might...