Category archives: publishing

3 Kinds Of Bands That Don’t Need A Publicist

While the majority of bands should have someone who is dedicated to protecting the band/s public image, both in the press and on social media, there are certain types of artists that have no need for such a person, perhaps because they’re too new, or simply don’t care about their…

Huckabee Pays $25,000 To Settle "Eye Of The Tiger" Copyright Case

When you hear a song played at a political rally, does it imply that the artist singing it endorses that candidate? This is the kind of thorny legal and moral issue that continues to resurface, particularly during presidential campaigns. ______________________________________ Former Arkansas governor and perennial Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee…

"Happy Birthday" Officially Enters Public Domain

After a long legal battle, "Happy Birthday To You" has entered the public domain. It’s part of a growing list of "moder" songs whose legal status is shifting as copyrights run out and lawyers test their limits. Up next, a battle over Woody Guthrie’s iconic "This Land Is Your Land."…

CHANGES @ Roc Nation • Warner/Chappell • ASCAP • Armonia • Universal Music • Round Hill Music • Cramer

Roc Nation Nashville has entered into a publishing partnership with Warner/Chappell Music to publish Roc Nation Nashville’s repertoire. In 2013, the two companies signed a global publishing agreements for JAY Z and Roc Nation’s roster. • Roc Nation Nashville and WCM have also established a venture with chart-topping songwriter/producer/publisher/DJ Jesse…

Music Sales acquires US publishing rights to Chubby Checker’s The Twist

Song hit No.1 on the Billboard hot 100 twice in the sixties

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Google Partners With LyricFind To Deliver More Lyrics In Search, Administer Rights

[UPDATED] Google Search and Google Play Music are diving more deeply into song lyrics via a deal with LyricFind. Lyrics as an add-on have been getting attention lately. Apple Music is adding them. Spotify offered lyrics and recently dropped them, but insists their coming back. _________________________________________________ Google has partnered with…