Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make

Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make

In this episode, Top Music Attorney Ben McLane REVEALS the Biggest Contract Mistakes Artists Make, Renowned top music attorney Ben Mclane joins us to break down how record deals have evolved, new strategies in music distribution, and what every emerging artist must know before signing with a label or investor. We also dive into licensing vs. ownership, the power of artist independence, and key legal pitfalls to watch out for. Perfect for songwriters, producers, and independent artists who want to protect their creative rights and build lasting music careers! 🎤📚 #MusicBusiness #ArtistRights #RecordDeals

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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️

👉 How to keep control of your masters
👉 What to watch for in sync deals and licensing
👉 Why work ethic & content output are essential for success
👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Rick Staffy

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In the latest episode of the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight sit down with top music attorney Ben McLane to discuss the intersection of law and music in 2025. They cover essential music business tips, including navigating music copyright and music royalties, and highlight the role of entertainment attorneys and copyright attorneys in today’s industry. The conversation also explores the impact of AI music on music distribution and the best music distributors available. This episode provides up-to-date music industry news and insights for anyone looking to understand the evolving music business landscape and attorney life in the music world.