The Town with Matthew Belloni Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and the Fights Over Song Credits
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Oct 12, 2023 Howard King, music industry expert and trial lawyer, discusses the complexities of copyright infringement in the music industry and the importance of songwriting credits. They explore cases like George Harrison's 'My Sweet Lord' and the motivations behind Taylor Swift's involvement in copyright disputes. They also touch on sampling in hip-hop music and the prevalence of copyright infringement in the industry. The podcast also includes a review of the Taylor Swift Eras tour movie and box office predictions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Crediting Songwriters and Analyzing Similarities in Music
04:16 • 5min
The Complexities of Songwriting Credits
09:32 • 10min
Sampling and Revenue Splits in Hip-Hop Music
19:38 • 2min
The Prevalence of Copyright Infringement in the Music Industry
21:46 • 2min
Lawsuit Over Song Credits and Taylor Swift's Tour Movie
23:19 • 7min