Ozzy Osbourne and his company Blizzard Music Limited have been sued by his former songwriting partner and bassist Bob Daisley. Daisley claims that Osbourne and his company had been improperly deducting undisclosed fees before paying out royalties related to the Prince of Darkness’ hit “Crazy Train,” and is seeking $2…
Category archives: publishing
Music Sampling: Breaking Down the Basics
To better understand sampling, a practice which has become ever easier with the development of new technologies, an entertainment and media attorney takes a back-to-the-basics look at how an artist can sample legally, in a way which keeps their music marketable and above board. _______________________________ Guest Post by Justin M….
BMG’s Zach Katz Named To NMPA Board Of Directors
The National Music Publishers’ Association has named Zach Katz, President of U.S. Repertoire […]
International Songwriting Competition Announces 2016 Judges
The International Songwriting Competition has announced its panel of judges for the 2016 edition of the long-running competition. As per usual, the panel includes a mix of artists and industry execs from labels such as Atlantic, Warner, RCA, Glassnote, Interscrope and others. Recording Artists Chris Cornell; Tom Waits; American Authors;…
Led Zeppelin On Hook For $800,000 In Legal Fees For ‘Stairway’ Case
Led Zeppelin may have won their court case with the estate of Spirit’s Randy California over the origin of the iconic "Stairway to Heaven," but it is proving to be a rather expensive victory, Still, it’s nothing compared to the many millions that a loss would have cost… _______________________________________ Members…
Big Machine Music, 19 Publishing Form Joint Venture
Big Machine Music and 19 Publishing have entered into a joint music publishing venture […]
Are Fans Mad Enough At Frank Ocean That They Won’t Listen To His New Album?
With more than four years having gone by since the sensation of channel ORANGE, Frank Ocean has been teasing a new album for quite some time without releasing it, and fans are getting impatient. Regardless, the tactic seems to be working well for Ocean. ________________________________ Guest Post by Liv Buli…
Restaurant, Bar, Venue Lobbyists Stupidly Applaud DOJ Decision
David Lowery examines how such an unpopular decision as the 100% licensing decree handed down by the Department of Justice came to pass with a little help from Google, and how it could negatively impact the ability of venues to license music. __________________________________ By musician and artist advocate David Lowery…
SONGWRITERS ON STRIKE! Is It Time For Songwriters To Bring Down The Music Licensing System?
The DOJ ruling forcing 100% song licensing has sent shockwaves through the music industry. No one is affected more than songwriters, particularly the many who co-wrote with others. David Lowery has a solution for songwriters: STRIKE! ___________________________________________ By musician and artist advocate David Lowery of The Trichordist You may not…
Songwriters Just Got Screwed: Here’s How
Here a music industry lawyer lays out exactly what went down with the recent consent decree review, and how the decision put forth by the Department of Justice is bad news for writers and publishers alike. ______________________ Guest Post by Erin M. Jacobson on The Music Industry Lawyer The Department…