The person licensing the song will probably not have to pay further royalties in the future to the songwriter (unless they decide to sell the song--see mechanical license above). The networks that are ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Performing Right Society says a license to use music in a game does not constitute the right to distribute that music, via the game, to the public.

Twitter didn’t move forward with the music licensing deals because of costs, people with knowledge of the matter said. By Ryan Mac Ben Sisario and Kate Conger Twitter explored the licensing of music ...

YouTube released a new music-licensing feature for US creators in its partner program this month. The tool allows influencers to buy a license to use a song or share revenue with rights holders. Some ...

They’ve never bothered to obtain one ...

As competitive gymnastics federations tighten music licensing enforcement and athletes draw from an increasingly ...

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 ...