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The Impact Of Digital Distribution On The Duration Of Recording Contracts, Revella Cook Jan 2003

The Impact Of Digital Distribution On The Duration Of Recording Contracts, Revella Cook

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

The success of digital distribution depends on various factors that shape today's music industry. Part I will examine the traditional method of releasing an album and its impact on the duration of recording agreements. This section will focus on the recent legislative debate within California and will illuminate problems regarding the duration of a standard recording contract. Part II investigates modern methods of distribution and whether digital distribution is a viable alternative for the retail of music. Part III discusses innovative marketing models that could reduce costs associated with an album's release. Part IV examines barriers that the music industry …


Justice Isn't Deaf--A Behind The Scenes Look At How Bijoux Records' Executives Discuss The Potential Liability For Violence, Renee M. Moore Jan 2003

Justice Isn't Deaf--A Behind The Scenes Look At How Bijoux Records' Executives Discuss The Potential Liability For Violence, Renee M. Moore

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

The music industry is an interesting phenomenon. It is a world that exists on image--and everyone has a say. For that very reason, the music industry is no stranger to critics. At its heart, they are what the industry is all about. Critics are the driving force in the business--their written and verbal exchange of ideas predicts the rise and fall of stars. Critics come in all shapes and sizes--they are the everyday consumer, the media at large, the hopeful artist, the record company executive, the legal scholar, and even our nation's government. This article will take you on a …