Music Business Radio

Episode #123 - Michael Harrington

Dr. E Michael Harrington talks about sampling, mashups, and other music copyright issues.  Michael is a professor of music, music management, and intellectual property at William Paterson University in New Jersey and expert witness on copyright issues.

What is fair use?  Why hasn't Girl Talk been sued?  These are just a couple of the questions Michael answers...

This episode also includes a special episode of the Demo Derby, where we take famous tracks that are "similar" and let YOU be the judge as to whether there is a copyright issue.

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Episode #52 - John Strohm

John Strohm played in a number of indie pop projects during the '80s and '90s.  He is the founder and guitarist of Boston's legendary Blake Babies and has also played with Antenna, Velo Deluxe, Hello Strangers, and the Lemonheads.

In 1998 he took a break from music in order to focus on school, eventually earning a law degree from Samford University.  He now practices music business law at the firm of Johnston, Barton, Proctor, and Powell.

Still doing music, he has three studio albums, his latest called “Everyday Life.”

Demos Reviewed: Mike LeGary, Skyrider, Brian Bachman, and LHEX.

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Episode #31 - Robin Mitchell Joyce

Here's the episode with Robin Mitchell Joyce.   She’s a partner at the law office of Bass, Berry, and Sims.

We talked about spotting upcoming trends in the music industry,  the future of the music business, and more.

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Episode #24 - Casey Del Casino with Jim McBride

Episode #24 is with Casey Del Casino with Jim McBride.

Casey is an attorney practicing in the area of intellectual property and a partner at Waller, Lansden, Dortch, and Davis.

Prior to attending Vanderbilt Law School, Casey was a music publisher in New York, working with such as ABBA, Quincy Jones, Todd Rundgren, and Foghat, among others...

Jim McBride has written songs like "Chattahoochee" and "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" for Alan Jackson, as well as "Angels In Waiting" and "Rose In Paradise" for Waylon Jennings, and "A Bridge that Won't Burn" for Conway Twitty.

We talked about copyright law and the good and bad ways that technology is affecting the music business.  And of course, we reviewed demos.

Episode #10 - Derek Crownover

Here is the show with Derek Crownover.  He's personal counsel to various industry executives, producers, artists, songwriters, publishers, on-air personalities, studio owners and entertainment related.

We covered a variety of topics including business plans, artist development, music publishing, and more.  There was a lot of good info shared, so be sure to subscribe to the Podcast so you won't miss any of it.  Otherwise, listen below...