If you want to stream audio or audio and video online, and want to include someone else's music in that stream, you need to understand what licensing might be involved. This article will start with an ...

Why licensing matters: Using unlicensed music can trigger DMCA takedowns, muted VODs, or even account termination, regardless of intent or purchase history. Platform-specific rules: Twitch, YouTube, ...

Nashville is home to a lot of musicians. It is also home to a number of organizations known as “performing rights organizations,” or PROs. Within the United States, the three main PROs are Broadcast ...

WASHINGTON — Some legal experts say broadcasters could be on the brink of music licensing chaos. Or maybe not. As one said: “It’s complicated. So what else is new?” The issues at play are indeed far ...

Northern Michigan has a music scene that regularly fills its downtowns’ many venues with live performances — but the hidden expenses to offer this entertainment may be surprising. Patrons may be aware ...

As so many activities have moved online—including fitness workouts, healthcare and social engagements—the demand for music to accompany and enhance these experiences has skyrocketed. So how does a ...

2019 brought many changes for fitness companies compiling the perfect playlist for group workout classes, especially for at-home virtual classes. Peloton’s most popular product is an indoor bicycle ...

As courts rule on whether tech companies need to license works to train their AI algorithms, rightsholders are starting to think about how those deals might work. By Robert Levine To get a sense of ...

Music can elevate your content, but using it without the right license can cost you monetization, your channel, or even lead to legal trouble. From YouTube videos to Twitch streams and video games, ...

The net effect of this is that low-key illegal piracy on UGC platforms is no longer something that flies under the radar. Attempts to DJ on Facebook, or perform covers on YouTube, or slip in "Eye of ...