Is Facebook about to crush every musician who streams "musical experiences" as of October 1st? Or is this all a big misunderstanding? We're here to dispel some myths and help bring clarity to the entire debate on livestreaming on this massively popular social media platform.
As an added bonus, entertainment attorney Somara Jacques, The Latte Lawyer, stopped in to help bring a professional perspective to the issues musicians face when covering songs online.
Topics covered in this episode
- The reasoning behind Facebook's guidelines
- Basics of copyrights and cover licensing
- Practical responses to covering songs
- Possible ways to legally cover music online
- Conversation with attorney Somara Jacques
- Conclusions for musicians and livestreamers
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