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Whose Song Is It Anyway?

This music podcast gives a unique perspective on copyright in the music industry by talking to music artists, songwriters, musicians and people from the music industry about creativity and copyright.

Podcast · By Hayleigh Bosher · English · Official site

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11
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Sep 24, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    All About Streaming (opens the original)

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    This episode covers the UK Streaming Inquiry; how it started, what went down and the outcomes including the Agreed Principles and what those means for artists, songwriters and musicians – from wiping unrecouped advances, contract negotiation to payment of per diems for songwriting sessions - and how we measure if these Principles are effective or not, with the songwriter and artist surveys. I also answer: Is streaming actually fair for artists and what does the data show? What are the agreed pri

  2. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    AI and the Law (opens the original)

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    This episode is all about the law and policy around AI and copyright. By the end of this episode, you will better understand the process of how law is made and feel that you know, and are entitled to, engage in that process. I also answer: How is law made? What are governments and regulators doing to protect artists from AI? Is current, or proposed UK law adequate for this challenge? How can artists engage with policy consultations? IN THIS EPISODE 01:11 Law as an evolving thing we can engage wi

  3. Episode · Sep 10, 2026

    AI in the Studio (opens the original)

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    Diplo says music makers need to embrace AI, Jack Antanoff says those who do are bad actors. I explore these perspectives in this week’s episode and answer: Does AI generated music infringe copyright and how does the law currently stand? What happens if I upload my music to an AI platform? How do I protect my music from being trained by AI models without my consent? As well as, outside of the hype, what does AI actually do and how does it generate a song? With breakdowns of the Getty Images v Sta

  4. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Power, Politics & the Music Industry (opens the original)

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    According to the UK Music Report, Black Music Means Business, over 80% of the UK music market originates from Black Music genres, and yet, we also know that Black artists face systemic racism, with data showing that Black women are the most disadvantaged in the UK Music industry. This episode discusses racism, sexism and discrimination in the music industry, including: How do industry power dynamics affect artists rights and creative freedom? What does the data actually show about diversity and

  5. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    Sign on the Dotted Line (opens the original)

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    Why did TLC file for bankruptcy after selling 10 million albums?! In this episode I’ll tell you the story of how one of the best-selling American girl-groups of all time filed for bankruptcy, held their label to account and restructured their finances. I’ll also answer: What’s contract got to do with copyright? What do I need to understand before I sign anything? Can I re-negotiate my contract? Can you get AI to write a contract for you? Plus, what we can learn from The Sex Pistol’s band contrac

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