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The Record Shepherds welcome in the new year with an episode on how to build good habits as an artist. This is not about resolutions, but about resolving yourself to be consistent in the goals you set! Want to network more? Want to play more shows? Write more songs? Listen to this week's episode for practical tips on how to accomplish it all!

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Songwriting 

Tools/Resources 

• https://unitedmasters.com/beat-exchange

• https://www.beatstars.com/

• https://splice.com/?webflowRedirect=true

Networking 

Tools /Other Resources

• https://www.womeninmusic.org/events

• https://www.jump.global/

• https://www.mmfus.com/

• https://www.eventbrite.com/

On this week's episode, the Shepherds are joined by Matthew Tilley, head of artist and industry development at beatBread.

beatBread is an alternative funding source for independent artists, offering dynamic advances and innovative record deals. beatBread's missions is to empower artists so that they can own their art and control their careers.

https://www.beatbread.com/

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On this week's episode, the Shepherds dive into the dark world of the ticket resale industry. From your regular scalpers to your complex bots, many factors have contributed to the skyrocketing prices of concerts, making them almost a luxury item. Is there a way to fight back third party ticket retailers? Find out today!

Interesting Links

https://www.mylawquestions.com/is-ticket-scalping-illegal.htm

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/stubhub-seatgeek-vividseats-new-york-ticket-law-1234622885/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/02/23/ticketmaster-urges-congress-to-crack-down-on-ticket-scalping-as-lawmakers-take-aim-over-taylor-swift-debacle/?sh=5e73ae76c4c5

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On this week's episode, The Shepherds get into the complex multi-year lawsuit between acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and the children and estate of "Let's Get it On" cowriter Edward Benjamin Townsend. Over the past 20 years, there have been many high profile lawsuits related to copyright infringement in the music industry. With the decision of the Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams case causing uproar amongst artists, music companies and legal minds, many are left wondering what about music is actually protected under copyright law? The Shepherds are here to help!

Interesting Links

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/04/arts/music/ed-sheeran-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial-verdict.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/arts/music/stairway-to-heaven-led-zeppelin-lawsuit.html

https://www.gq.com/story/robin-thicke-interview-blurred-lines-music-video-collaborating-with-2-chainz-and-kendrick-lamar-mercy

https://www.lostinmusic.org/cases/detail/15-marvin-gaye-estate-vs-robin-thicke-and-pharre

https://www.ipwatchdog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Got-To-Give-It-Up-Lead-Sheet-Deposit-copy.jpg

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/05/arts/music/ed-sheeran-marvin-gaye-copyright-trial.html

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On this episode, Chat GPT generates artificial shepherds to talk about the future of AI and the music industry. Using the example of the controversial ai generated "Heart on My Sleeve" record allegedly featuring Drake and The Weekend, the shepherd bots break down legal protections artists have against this seemingly unstoppable change.

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On this episode, Brian Mencher, General Counsel at Global Citizen joins the Shepherds and talks about his experience at the organization. Brian dives deep into Global Citizen's origins, and sheds light on some of the programs the organization uses to promote advocacy, including their Global Citizen Festival in New York City. The Shepherds discuss the importance of music in advocacy, and talk about how global citizen uses music to combat world issues such as poverty, climate change, equality, and more.

Check Out Global Citizen

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/info/2022/

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/take-action/

4,000 Weeks, Time Management For Mortals

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54785515

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On today's episode, the shepherds sit down with Richard Wicander, current drummer, songwriter, and producer for metal band Fire From The Gods. Richard provides insight on what it's like touring, running a studio, creating new music, producing, and learning how to prepare for the right opportunity. Richard also gives tips from his time working in music publishing, and talks about ways bands can set themselves up for success.

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https://www.firefromthegods.com/

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Want to buy some music catalog? You'll have to wait in line! This week, the shepherds discuss the rise in catalog acquisitions in the music industry over the last two years, and discuss where the trend is headed. Should you be selling your catalog? Is the $$$ worth it? Tune in and find out!

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