We’ve all seen it: A politician comes onto the stage at an event to the music of an artist we’re pretty sure doesn’t share that politician’s views. The songwriter may speak out publicly and demand that the politician stop using their music, but they don’t. Sometimes...
Sampling is a commonly known music term for taking a portion of a sound recording and using it to inspire a new song. Many musicians were fond of this creative liberty during the rise of early hip hop music. Today, sampling is used more now than ever, from uses in...
In the pre-internet era, art theft meant stealing a physical item. A painter would create a work and then have it stored at their studio, or sent to a museum or gallery, and anyone looking to steal it would have to take the physical item from that location. Naturally,...
You are a passionate music artist who has been honing your talent for years. You made the rounds on SoundCloud and YouTube, playing gigs at nightclubs and local festivals, and now the thing you’ve been waiting and wishing for has finally come: the option for a record...
The music industry has gone through many changes since the days of Elvis and the Beatles. From vinyl records to reel-to-reel and then 8-track tapes, to cassettes and then CDs – and now streaming digital music content – musicians, groups and other performers have been...
Maybe you work in the entertainment industry and have a song that someone else has sampled in a promotional video for their business? Perhaps you create original works of digital art or write creative essays and struggle with people republishing your original works...
As a professional athlete, dedicating yourself to your sport may have required you to sacrifice education or the chance to gain experience in other fields. Your time at the top has limits, so it is crucial to maximize your income while you can to ensure you have a...
When you start a business, choosing the right structure is one of the most important decisions. The form you use will determine everything from your tax liability to what steps you have to take to sell the company later. Some business owners realize eventually that...
You will probably need to bring others on board if you are starting your own business. The day-to-day tasks of running a company can eat into the time you have available to deal with clients and do the things you hope your company will become known for doing. If you...
Not that long ago, young children would happily declare that they wanted to be professional athletes or movie stars when they grew up. These days, many children want to be influencers or internet video celebrities. There is a massive audience of people who hang on...