music contracts

March 5, 2026

5 LEGAL THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU RELEASE MUSIC THIS YEAR

Many artists focus on the sound of a song but overlook the structure behind it. Before releasing music this year, here are five important legal steps to protect your work, your revenue, and your collaborations.
February 27, 2026

UNDERSTANDING RETENTION PERIOD IN MUSIC PUBLISHING AGREEMENTS

One clause that songwriters, singers, and producers often overlook in publishing agreements is the retention period. Many creatives pay attention to the advance, the royalty split, and the duration of the deal, but they do not carefully examine how long the publisher will continue to control their songs after the agreement ends. That oversight can have long-term consequences.