Music Rights

Finance

Tracy Chapman's songwriting catalog remains a high-value asset in the music industry, with rights managed by publishers and administrators that control mechanical and performanc...

Finance

R Kelly does not own the master recordings of most of his commercially released music. The primary rights holders are major labels and their parent companies that acquired or in...

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Taylor Swift owns the master recordings for her first six studio albums after re-recording them to regain control from her former label. Her re-recorded albums include Fearless...

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Song Independence Day refers to the growing movement where musicians retain full ownership of their masters, publishing, and digital rights instead of signing traditional label...

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The Pink Floyd catalogue sale involves the transfer of master recording rights and publishing stakes to a consortium led by primary figures in the music industry. The transactio...

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Elvis Presley was discovered by Sam Phillips, the founder of Sun Records, in Memphis, Tennessee, during a session at the studio in the mid-1950s. Phillips was searching for a ra...

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Tears for Fears Curt refers to recent changes in how the band manages its music catalog, licensing, and royalty streams. The move affects both direct income from recordings and...

Finance

Sublime acoustic recordings featuring Bradley Nowell span live sessions, reworked studio tracks, and archival releases tied to the band's catalog. The primary rights holder for...