Watching a video on Youtube, or a clip on TikTok, have you ever wondered how copyright and cover coexist? I would argue that, in Youtube’s infancy, one of the most popular ways in which emerging artists came into popularity has to do with the production of covers. In this contemporary economy, in which even the…
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This is the second part of our article on Cover Copyright. Cover Copyright: Step 3 (cont’d) Since the point of getting to all this trouble is not only to be respectful to your musician peers, but also to get the economic reward, you must then unlock your royalties. If done correctly, your cover can become…
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Cover copyright is an indispensable tool whenever you’re delving into the intricate world of music promotion, in particular if you’re an emerging artist. This entry is part of our series on copyrights and derivative works, which include sampling, remix, mashup, and interpolation. When writing the cover portion of this series it came to our attention…
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Copyright basics are an essential topic for anyone who’s interested in music production and, thus, its promotion. Here’s the thing: there’s no easy way to comprehend everything that this theme entails in one sitting. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to understand; it just means that we have to break it down. For this reason,…
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Using music legally isn’t something you should be scared about; quite the contrary! This topic is a means to be respectful of someone else’s intellectual property and making sure yours is just as safe. This entry is related to both copyrights and royalties, but mostly to the former. We’ll explain how to use someone else’s…
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Copyright and sampling go hand in hand when it comes to using music legally. Given that we live in an era in which innovative and provocative tunes are literally at the touch of our fingers, any creator must be especially careful when it comes to the production of their own songs. In this day and…
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If you are planning to produce any type of derivative work—such as a sample, a remix, a mashup, an interpolation, or a cover song—you might want to check out what Creative Commons is all about. In summary, Creative Commons is a non-profit organization from the United States, with an international network, that grants access to…
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If you’re starting your music marketing journey, there are key concepts on copyright and music that you should learn about. Some of them we have already explored in previous entries—mostly in relation to derivative works and royalties. Regardless, in this article we’ll sum up everything you need to know in connection to the two terms…
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We’ve already discussed the way in which an aspiring artist can use emails and mailing lists to promote their music and enhance their audience. Here we’ll take a look at how musicians can use this same tool to reach people working in the industry and grab their attention in the hopes of signing a lucrative…
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The release of a record, whether it’s an album, a single, or anything in between, is ripe with the potential to expand your reach within the industry and enlarge your audience. However, in order to ensure the success of your work, you have to be smart about the way in which you handle the release,…
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