music industry
Embracing the Future: The Rise of AI-Generated Art
Apr. 3, 2024—By David Black In the rapidly evolving landscape of creative expression, the emergence of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both exhilarating possibilities and profound challenges. As society witnesses AI’s expanding application and scope, particularly in the realm of artistry and creativity, fundamental questions arise: Are we prepared, or even willing, to embrace the new artists...
Navigating the Tension Between Preservation and Development Pressure: Cities’ Imperative to Save Independent Music Landmarks While Simultaneously Providing for Growth
Nov. 28, 2023—Mary-Michael Robertson | 26 Vand. J. Ent. & Tech. L. 211 (2023) While cities can use their power to enact zoning ordinances and create historic preservation districts, these preservation ordinances vary widely across the United States, from allowing almost any type of development to strictly limiting any new development that does not match existing height,...
Prospecting, Sharecropping, and the Recording Industry
Jun. 28, 2023—Olufunmilayo Arewa & Matt Stahl | 25 Vand. J. Ent. & Tech. L. 267 (2023). Digital-era disruption has had a significant impact on the recording industry and the business of music more generally. Digital-era music disruption draws attention to patterns of continuity within the recording industry. Notably, despite widespread use of digital technologies for the...