The White-Smith Music Publishing Co. v. Apollo Co. case, decided by the US Supreme Court in 1908, was a landmark decision that had a significant impact on music copyright law.
A redline is a document that highlights the changes made to a contract. A proper contract redline is essential to ensure that all parties involved in the agreement fully understand
Image Comics is a unique and groundbreaking publisher in the world of comic books. Founded in 1992 by a group of high-profile creators including Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, and Rob
The manager will want to be reimbursed for any expenses that they incur in connection with your professional career or with the performance of management services listed in the contract.
A common topic that gets negotiated when discussing management and percentages and royalties for producers and artists is contract increases. In the music industry, these increases are called “bumps” and
In this set of articles, I’m going to break down the main sections that you’ll find in almost any management contract. I’ll also give some tips that will help you
Before signing any contract it’s important to know your obligations. Too often songwriters, producers, and artists sign deals based upon how much money they will be advanced upon execution or
The major seventh note is an important element in music theory and scales. Its history can be traced back to the development of Western music. In ancient Greece, the concept
The audit section in a music contract is of significant importance. It ensures transparency and accountability between the parties involved, typically the artist and the record label. An audit clause
By the mid-80’s, cities outside of New York started using the same turntable techniques to isolate new breaks from other records and plant the seeds for other subgenres to emerge.
