Entertainment Law

Entertainment Law

Why do artists use samples? 

Sampling is when an artist takes a portion of music from another song and changes it, turning it into a completely new artistic work. For example, a hip-hop artist may find an acoustic guitar track that they want to use. They will sample that guitar, but they will...

Can you publish cover songs?

Many artists start by learning how to cover other people’s songs. This is simply how they learn more about music and develop their craft. It’s also a way for them to show respect to these artists by playing songs that have been so meaningful to them. In some cases,...