techcrunch.com — youlicense.pngYouLicense aims to gain traction in the growing market for direct music licensing deals.An online music licensing marketplace, YouLicense enables artists and those seeking musical content to conduct business directly without the need to deal with music companies.
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kevroseMay 20, 2007
its about making it about the music again rather than some thieving fat cats who refuse to adapt. (read RIAA)
Closed AccountMay 20, 2007
I can easily see the RIAA et all attempting to lobby this to be outlawed. Seriously.
poptonesMay 20, 2007
iLicense?
fkr3May 20, 2007
"without the need to deal with music companies"It removes the need for a music company, by becoming an "alternate" music company.Right.
filmbanditMay 20, 2007
i'm a songwriter and a musician--not a lawyer: there is no allusion in the article to anything about the artists rights. point should be made that one-stop drive-thru administration like this often means the artists give up several protections they would otherwise have if they had maintained and serviced their properties (music) through BMI or Ascap and used real legal representation. if an artist's music is unique -- or even just sellable -- it isn't hard to get legitimate representation -- and an entertainment lawyer will go sell your stuff because it is in his own interest as he will take his fee and percentage.
filmbanditMay 20, 2007
as much as the RIAA is the evil buzzword of the last few years, jurisdictionally i don't think the RIAA would have any interest in this service.
vobbsikNov 13, 2007
This site is perfect for independent music and film makers.