Middle Class Rock Star

In this episode, I chat with Seattle, WA based singer/songwriter, Racyne Parker about what it's like moving to a new music scene and how much location is a factor in the age of social media. We also discuss different release strategies, the validation of song contests, and what the future might hold.

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Guest Links:

https://racyneparker.com/

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

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This is part 4 of a 4 part series chatting with entertainment/music attorney, Adam Barraza. Adam works at Axley Attorneys in Wisconsin, but is also licensed to practice in Tennessee. He flew out to my studio in Nashville and we talked about a number of current hot button issues in the music industry. In this final segment, I ask Adam about the role of music lawyers and when an indie artists might need to call upon one.

A DISCLAIMER ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

"This video is solely for informational purposes, and we are not giving legal advice or creating an attorney/client relationship by providing this information. Before relying on any legal information of a general nature, please consult legal counsel as to your particular situation."

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow

Guest Links:

Axley Attorneys: https://www.axley.com/

Contact Adam: [email protected]

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Contact me: [email protected] (or) [email protected]

This is part 3 of a 4 part series chatting with entertainment/music attorney, Adam Barraza. Adam works at Axley Attorneys in Wisconsin, but is also licensed to practice in Tennessee. He flew out to my studio in Nashville and we talked about a number of current hot button issues in the music industry. In this third part, we talk about lawsuits involving generative AI in music and actually play through and discuss real examples involving Suno and Udio.

A DISCLAIMER ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

"This video is solely for informational purposes, and we are not giving legal advice or creating an attorney/client relationship by providing this information. Before relying on any legal information of a general nature, please consult legal counsel as to your particular situation."

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow

Guest Links:

Axley Attorneys: https://www.axley.com/

Contact Adam: [email protected]

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Contact me: [email protected] (or) [email protected]

Hey folks, Adam here. I have a slight elaboration on the copyright infringement damages issue: Andy’s hypothetical asked the question whether he could file suit for infringement of a song before it was registered with the Copyright Office. His hypothetical did not include the publication/infringement timeline, but I just wanted to clarify that if a work is already published at the time of infringement, the author can claim statutory damages if the work is registered either (1) before the infringement starts or (2) within three months of first publication. 17 U.S.C. § 412. I also want to clarify that when we are talking about statutory damages, the damages are calculated per infringed work, and not each instance of infringement. 17 U.S.C. § 504(c)(1). I hope you enjoy our conversation!

This is part 2 of a 4 part series chatting with entertainment/music attorney, Adam Barraza. Adam works at Axley Attorneys in Wisconsin, but is also licensed to practice in Tennessee. He flew out to my studio in Nashville and we talked about a number of current hot button issues in the music industry. In this second part, Adam talks about copyright in music, specifically how it pertains to AI.

A DISCLAIMER ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

"This video is solely for informational purposes, and we are not giving legal advice or creating an attorney/client relationship by providing this information. Before relying on any legal information of a general nature, please consult legal counsel as to your particular situation."

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow

Guest Links:

Axley Attorneys: https://www.axley.com/

Contact Adam: [email protected]

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Contact me: [email protected] (or) [email protected]

Other Relevant Links -

Listen to our SUNO bluegrass friendship song:

https://suno.com/song/670a5983-9fb0-4f3d-b66f-bdfa408267eb

Thaler district court opinion:

https://www.copyright.gov/ai/docs/district-court-decision-affirming-refusal-of-registration.pdf

One of the Copyright Office’s decisions regarding Thaler:

https://www.copyright.gov/rulings-filings/review-board/docs/a-recent-entrance-to-paradise.pdf

Monkey selfie photo:

https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/24/us/monkey-selfie-peta-appeal/index.html

Space Opera Theater:

https://www.copyright.gov/rulings-filings/review-board/docs/Theatre-Dopera-Spatial.pdf

Two links for "Zaraya of the Dawn":

https://www.copyright.gov/docs/zarya-of-the-dawn.pdf

https://www.nixonpeabody.com/insights/alerts/2023/03/09/us-copyright-office-limits-registration-for-ai-created-zarya-of-the-dawn-graphic-novel

Two links for “River of Love”:

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/ai-can-write-the-lyrics-but-who-owns-the-music-is-up-for-debate

https://youtu.be/QX2XCBH-6zQ

This is part 1 of a 4 part series chatting with entertainment/music attorney, Adam Barraza. Adam works at Axley Attorneys in Wisconsin, but is also licensed to practice in Tennessee. He flew out to my studio in Nashville and we talked about a number of current hot button issues in the music industry. This first part is an introduction to Adam where he talks about his musical upbringing and how he got into the business that he's currently in.

A DISCLAIMER ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

"This video is solely for informational purposes, and we are not giving legal advice or creating an attorney/client relationship by providing this information. Before relying on any legal information of a general nature, please consult legal counsel as to your particular situation."

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow

Guest Links:

Axley Attorneys: https://www.axley.com/

Contact Adam: [email protected]

Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Contact me: [email protected] (or) [email protected]

Matt the Electrician is Matthew Sever, a quirky, sincere folk/pop singer songwriter based in Austin, TX. He has self-released 11 studio albums, and 2 live CDs since 1998.

His most recent release, “The Ocean Knocked Me Down” came out on February 2nd, 2024. (matttheelectrician.com)

I first became aware of Matt in college when a friend of mine was playing his clawhammer banjo cover of "Osaka In The Rain." I was stopped in my tracks by the song and when my buddy told me who the original artist was, I became an instant fan.

For young songwriters, this is a great episode to listen to! Matt really digs in to his thoughts on the craft and how he goes about construct ing songs.

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Guest Links:

Website: https://matttheelectrician.com/

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Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Sponsors:

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“Ameri-kinda.” That’s how Natalie Price describes her music, a combination of catchy melodies and smooth, clear vocals that fit firmly into the Americana genre, with a quirkiness weaved into her lyrics that bends toward indie-folk.

During her visit to Nashville last week, Natalie dropped by to chat with me about her self-titled record produced by Mary Bragg (with a slew of other special guests), her journey into writing and performing, the balance of a day job while pursuing art, and co-writing a song with her CPA father.

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Guest Links:

Website: https://natpricemusic.com/home

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Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music.

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Goldpine is Kassie and Ben Wilson, a husband and wife duo reminiscent of Shovels and Rope with huge vocals. I first met and became friends with them at Kerrville Folk Festival in 2022. We were both there in attendance as 2021 finalists in the songwriting competition. There's so much that goes in to being an indie artist these days: writing and recording great music, making content, touring, making content, stage presence and image, making content, booking emails.... you get the idea. Ben and Kassie have their system down to a tee. They divide and conquer and literally conquer all of the aspects required to have a successful career as an indie outfit.

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

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Guest Links:

Goldpine Website: https://www.goldpinemusic.com

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Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music.

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A special holiday episode featuring Sam Robbins and Halley Neal. The musical couple is currently on tour promoting their holiday record, "You and Me on Christmas Eve." It's just beautiful, and we had a fun convo chatting about their first duo release, the economics of holiday music, and their journey back home from Nashville.

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

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Guest Links:

Sam Robbins Website: https://samrobbinsmusic.com/

Halley Neal Website: https://halleyneal.com/

Purchase "You and Me on Christmas Eve" directly from the artists: https://samrobbinsmusic.com/store

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Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music.

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This week, I spoke with Christian drag queen singer-songwriter, Flamy Grant. We first met as Kerrville Finalists back in May of this year, where Flamy ended up being one of the winners. In July, their album, "Bible Belt Baby" and single, "Good Day" went to number 1 on the iTunes Christian charts on the same day. They've also been the feature of two articles in Rolling Stone in the latter half of this year. Flamy is a wonderful artist, songwriter, and singer and I enjoyed getting to chat with them about their story and music.

If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review!

IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.flamygrant.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flamygrant?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Episode Music:

Original music by Andy Sydow

Sponsors:

A huge thanks to our sponsor, Narrator Music.

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