Entertainment attorney, public speaker, author, and dark pop singer, Miss Krystle discusses how to build your music business and brand and talks about everything in the entertainment industry: from legal, business, career, and everything in between on The Top Music Attorney Podcast.
Episodes
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
#SpliceExposed #SpliceCopyrightStrike #SpliceTakedown
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the update in my battle with Splice over a video review of their terms of service, which led to a copyright strike on the channel. Miss Krystle shares the details of a cease and desist email from Splice, their legal department's aggressive response, and the impact on the channel. As well as, an email from the CEO of Splice and the outcome of the situation.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Coming Up
01:22 Splice Exposed Recap
03:37 Reviewing Terms of Use
04:07 Splice's Cease and Desist
04:54 Splice's Issues With "Splice Exposed" Video
06:02 Splice's Non-Transferable Sounds
06:54 Splice's Certified License
07:32 Showing Splice's Email
08:07 Transfer vs. Sublicense
09:07 Top Music Attorney Response
10:02 Call With Splice Legal
11:57 DMCA Copyright Strike On Top Music Attorney
13:44 Splice Citing Shown Certified License
15:37 Splice Copyright Strike Reaction Video
16:47 Notice of Violation of Section 512(f) of The Copyright Act
18:27 Response From Splice
18:57 Response On The Certified License
19:47 Splice's YouTube Channel Shows Certified License
20:19 Nominative Use
21:46 Email From Splice CEO
24:39 Response To Splice CEO
25:37 Thank You Top Music Attorney Community
26:02 Request To Change Splice Terms of Service
29:49 Miss Krystle “Sugar”
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Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, following our eye-opener on TuneCore, I'm now looking towards TuneCore Terms of Service. As an artist and legal expert, I'll decode the contract specifics, highlighting potential traps and key points like non-exclusive agreements, ISRC codes, and what those "I Agree" boxes really entail. This deep dive will unveil hidden clauses that could impact your royalties and rights, drawing from our TuneCore exposed series. Through practical insights, I aim to arm you with the knowledge needed to navigate these agreements confidently, ensuring your music and rights are safeguarded in this digital age. Let's dissect, discuss, and demand transparency and fairness in music distribution, making sure artists are fully informed and protected. Don't Sign Up Until You Watch This!
Introduction
TuneCore Exposed Recap
CD Baby, DistroKid, & TuneCore Terms Of Service Comparison
TuneCore Terms Of Service
Terms Of Service Update
Legal Agreement
Right To Forfeit Royalties
Streaming Manipulation
Streaming Manipulation Penalties
Improper Conduct
Return Of Revenues
Redistributing Funds To Third Parties
Reimbursement Of Fees
Deduction Of Royalties For Legal Fees & Damages
Charging PayPal Accounts, Credit/Debit Cards, Etc.
Payments
Your Income In An Interest Bearing-Bank For TuneCore
Subscription Fees
Confidentiality
Bar Codes And Universal Product Codes
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Legal Proceedings
Notice
Force Majeure Events
Not Liable To Damages
Contact Information (copyright@tunecore.com)
Conclusion
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Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
🟡Get The Splice Highlighted Terms Of Service: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/splicetos
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the ownership and commercial use of Splice samples. She examines the contracts users agree to when signing up for Splice and explores the terms and conditions that govern the use of these samples. With a detailed review of Splice's Terms of Service, Miss Krystle answers key questions about the rights and limitations of using Splice samples in new songs, commercial releases, and more. Whether you're a music producer or an artist, this episode is a must-watch to ensure you understand your rights when using Splice. Don’t Sign Up Until You Watch This!
Introduction
Splice Terms of Service
Do You Own Splice Samples
Can You Release A Song Containing Splice Samples
Splice Terms of Use Last Update
Caps & Bold Text In Contracts
Revisions To The Agreement
Services
Use Of The Service And Splice Property
Splice Sounds
Producer Loop Used In Sabrina Carpenter's Espresso
License and Ownership Terms for Splice Sounds
New Recordings
Creative Works
Prohibited Uses
Unoriginal Sounds
User Audio
Usage
License and Ownership Terms For Splice Sounds
Splice Plugins
User Disputes
Cooling-Off Rights For UK And EU Users
Disclaimer Of Warranties
Limitation Of Liability And Indemnification
Term And Termination
Application Of Arbitration Agreement
Authority Of Arbitrator
Waiver Of Jury Trial
30-Day Right To Opt Out
Survival Of Agreement
Contact Information
False Notification Of Claimed Infringement
Final Thoughts
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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In this Q & A episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Miss Krystle and That Orko discuss the importance of clear collaboration agreements and the impact on artists' careers. They explore the need for tailored contracts, highlight the significance of timely copyright registration, talk about SongSecure, and offer guidance on licensing for cover songs and interpolations. The conversation also covers topics like stage name registration, standard recording agreements for labels, legally chopping samples/interpolations, where to get the best contract templates and alternative strategies for indie artists.
Coming Up
Collaborator Agreements For Streaming Royalties
Applying To Register Stage Name
Record Label: Standard Agreement Or Per Artist
Where To Get Contract Templates
How Can Indie Artists Tour?
Can My YouTube Upload Be My Registration? | SongSecure
Copyrighting After Session
Become Your Own Record Label
Curtiss King, Benn Jordan, Growing Community
Can I Chop Up An Interpolation?
Adding Original Melodies To A Cover Song
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Saturday Jul 13, 2024
Saturday Jul 13, 2024
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On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss various important topics for independent musicians. Addressing the legalities and financial aspects of music sampling, strategies for selling music directly to fans to increase revenue, setting up a band website, and the importance of trademarking your band name to protect your brand. Additionally, they cover on the issue of fake play artists and how they can negatively affect genuine musicians.
The episode also covers using distribution services, becoming your own record label, effective ways to manage newsletters and email lists, timing and marketing of music releases on social media platforms, tips for maintaining productivity and avoiding burnout. Also, we compare different email management tools and discuss backup plans for content if social media platforms become unavailable and explore the differences between BMI and ASCAP for performance royalties and the benefits of registering as a music publisher with performance rights organizations.
Coming Up
No Money From Sampling
I'm Selling Direct To Fans
Setting Up A Band Websites
Band Name/ Logo Trademark
Dealing With Fake Play Artists
Distrokid
Become Your Own Record Label
What To Put In A Newsletter/Email List
TikTok / Pre Releases / Marketing
Making Content Without Burnout
Email Management & Analytics(Aweber, Mail Chimp)
Backup For TikTok
BMI or ASCAP
Music Publisher PROs
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
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On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down the legal battle over AI-generated music. As part of the 'Udio Exposed' series, where she previously dissected the Udio terms of service and led discussions on AI in music, Miss Krystle now breaks down the court documents, explaining the specifics of the allegations and claims made by plaintiffs, including the RIAA and major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. She discusses how these platforms are facing lawsuits for copyright infringement, alleging that they are commercially exploiting imitation songs.
The conversation further explores the intricacies of fair use, examining how AI-generated music impacts royalty pools and the potential financial damages these platforms could face. Learn about the arguments from both sides and what this means for music creators and the future of the music industry. Miss Krystle also touches on the broader implications of AI in music, including the challenges of maintaining artistic integrity and navigating the evolving legal landscape. Could this be the end of AI music. This lawyer reacts episode is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and music law.
Udio Exposed: Massive Lawsuit Could End AI Music | Court Document Breakdown
Introduction
Udio's Terms of Service
Do You Own AI Generated Music?
Can You Copyright AI Generated Music?
Growth of Suno AI & Udio
Major Music Labels (Universal, Sony, Warner) Sue Udio & Suno For Copyright Infringement
How Do Generative AI Music Platforms Train Their AI?
Community Feedback On AI Generated Music
Imitation vs. Inspiration
Udio & Suno Claiming Fair Use
Complaint
Nature of The Action
How Will AI Music Affect Real Musicians?
Is AI Imitating Existing Music?
Udio's Terms of Service (Ownership of Content)
How Udio's Service Trained?
Public Domain vs. Publicly Available
Exhibit A (List of Copyright Infringements)
Exhibit B (List of Outputs Resembling Copyright Recordings)
Specific Prompts Resembling Existing Music
Udio Does Not Deny Allegations
How Music Labels Made Copyright Recording Discoveries
Generative AI Music Being Flagged By Content ID
Udio Cannot Claim Fair Use
Generative AI Imitating Your Music
Seeking Injunction
Udio Launch
How Udio Trains Its AI Models According To Plaintiff
Creators Able To Generate Copyright Music
Udio's Outputs Confirm Copying And Ingestion of Plaintiffs' Copyright Recordings
Lawsuit Discovery
Notes Similarities
Artist Resemblances
Udio Cannot Claim Fair Use
Derivative Works
Claims For Relief (Copyright Infringement)
How Does This Impact Musicians?
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#UdioLawsuit #RIAALawsuit #CourtDocuments
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
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On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney Miss Krystle dives into a Shocking Change To Copyright Law By Supreme Court . This case, stemming from a short-lived 1983 music collaboration, now affects how copyright claims can be pursued and damages recovered. Miss Krystle explains the Supreme Court’s ruling, which allows claimants to seek damages for older infringements if discovered within the last three years. She highlights the critical importance of timely copyright registration, sharing insights from her extensive experience in entertainment law, including real-life cases involving joint authorship and infringement disputes. Learn why registering your copyright is essential for protecting your music and ensuring you can recover damages and attorney fees. Stay informed on your rights and the latest developments in copyright law. Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on all things copyright and music business.
Introduction
Supreme Court Copyright Decision
Case Synopsis
Sherman Nealy & Tony Butler Formed Music Specialist, Inc.
Dissolved Collaboration
Butler Agreement With Warner Chappell Music
Joint Authorship
"Jam The Box" Interpolated by Flo Rida's "In The Ayer"
Nealy Sues Warner Chappell For Copyright Infringement
Joint Authorship Issues
Timely Claims
Discovery Through Due Diligence
Timely Old Infringements
Trail, Appeal, & Supreme Court Explained
Different Court Decisions
Ruling: Full Recovery Of Damages
Discovery
Copyright Law
Copyright Registration Benefits
Statutory Damages, Actual Damages, & Attorney's Fees
Kat Von D Lawsuit
Register Your Music
Recap
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VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY:
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, following our eye-opener on TuneCore, I'm now looking towards TuneCore Terms of Service. As an artist and legal expert, I'll decode the contract specifics, highlighting potential traps and key points like non-exclusive agreements, ISRC codes, and what those "I Agree" boxes really entail. This deep dive will unveil hidden clauses that could impact your royalties and rights, drawing from our TuneCore exposed series. Through practical insights, I aim to arm you with the knowledge needed to navigate these agreements confidently, ensuring your music and rights are safeguarded in this digital age. Let's dissect, discuss, and demand transparency and fairness in music distribution, making sure artists are fully informed and protected. Don't Sign Up Until You Listen To This!
Introduction
TuneCore Exposed Recap
CD Baby, DistroKid, & TuneCore Terms Of Service Comparison
TuneCore Terms Of Service
Terms Of Service Update
Legal Agreement
Right To Forfeit Royalties
Streaming Manipulation
Streaming Manipulation Penalties
Improper Conduct
Return Of Revenues
Redistributing Funds To Third Parties
Reimbursement Of Fees
Deduction Of Royalties For Legal Fees & Damages
Charging PayPal Accounts, Credit/Debit Cards, Etc.
Payments
Your Income In An Interest Bearing-Bank For TuneCore
Subscription Fees
Confidentiality
Bar Codes And Universal Product Codes
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
Legal Proceedings
Notice
Force Majeure Events
Not Liable To Damages
Contact Information (copyright@tunecore.com)
Conclusion
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VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY:
Dukes Up Records
www.DukesUpRecords.com
THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY:
That Orko
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss the complex world of leased and licensed beats, sharing insights from their extensive experience as music attorneys. They discuss common issues that arise, such as poorly drafted contracts, lack of legal advice, and verbal agreements that lead to disputes. The conversation focuses on a recent case involving UK rapper Ren and producer Kujo, who are embroiled in a public copyright battle and public social media battle over the song "Sick Boi." where the music video was hit with a copyright strike and removed from YouTube. The episode explores the legal nuances of this dispute, examining comments from both parties and offering expert advice on handling similar situations in the music industry.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the importance of clear agreements and the potential pitfalls of using unlicensed samples. Miss Krystle and That Orko provide a detailed analysis of the Ren-Kujo case, highlighting the necessity of understanding the terms of a beat license and the implications of unauthorized sample use. They also emphasize the significance of proactive communication and the role of attorneys in resolving such disputes. This episode is a must-listen for artists, producers, and anyone interested in the legal aspects of music creation and distribution.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Coming Up
01:52 Ren Receives Copyright Strike Over "Sick Boi"
02:24 Ren's Dispute With Producer Kujo
02:55 Tag Ren & Kujo!
03:17 "Sick Boi" Beat
03:45 Ren's Community Posts
04:57 Exclusive or Non-exclusive License Beat
06:18 Was Kujo's Beat Sampled?
07:28 Stolen Sample
08:18 Kujo's Response
08:41 Filing Copyright Strike
10:16 Kujo's "Non-Commercial/Monetized" Beat
11:24 Licensing Beats & Samples
12:33 Publishing vs. Royalties
13:44 Kujo & Ren Argument
15:07 Ren's Comments
15:53 Lack of Clarity
16:39 Stream Count Limit
17:23 Potential Uncleared Sample
18:37 Indemnification Language In Agreement
19:13 Solution
20:26 Ren's & Kujo's Frustrations
20:56 Attorneys Escalating
22:14 Dispute's Effect On "Sick Boi"
23:02 Ren's Last Public Community Post
23:29 Avoid This As Musicians & Producers
23:47 Top Music Attorney To Mediate Ren & Kujo!
24:17 Avoid Emotions & Stick To Facts
25:05 Miss Krystle – “Let It Go”
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Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, entertainment attorney Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko answer your questions on making off-the-grid, direct to consumer music profitable for artists, diversifying revenue streams, effective merchandising strategies, building a strong online presence, "Dating" Your Music, and my Symphonic distribution rant. Drop your questions in the comments and tune in for the answers every Wed at 5pm pst.
How Do We Make “Off The Grid” Profitable?
Which Website Designer Is Best For Producers?
Would You Recommend Symphonic Distribution?
“Dating” Your Music
Getting On Billboard Charts
Business Structure For New Artists
How To Promo Without TikTok?
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