Author: David Leibowitz

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David Leibowitz

Mr. Leibowitz is Co-Founder and CBO of KD Interactive (KDI), an OmniCommerce Media Agency; and Managing Director of CH Potomac. He previously served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of RIAA; and later as Vice-Chairman and CEO of Aris Technologies, and then Chairman of Verance and President of its Digital Division.
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Legal, Piracy, Record Labels, Technology

The Secure Digital Music Initiative – A Dead End or An Important Step to the Future? Part One

by David Leibowitz January 18, 2023 0

any years ago, the recording industry formed The Secure Digital Media Initiative (SDMI) with teh goal of developing an industry standard DRM to combat file shar... Read more.

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'The Music Void' rebooted with exclusive insights into the inner workings and deals being done in the global music business.

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Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

Artists February 25, 2024 0

Sunset Studio, one of the few remaining recording studios in Hollywood after many closed due to high costs and new technologies, faces a danger worse than a single wild rock star. Sunset Sound’s three studios have produced more than 300 gold records but they could be ruined by a filthy homeless camp next to the building. Garbage is stacked high, needles and pipes are scattered on the ground and homeless people use the street as a toilet.

TikTok vs Universal Music and The Music Businesses Coming of Age

Opinion February 18, 2024 0

Well, it’s definitely been an interesting few weeks, looking across the ballfield of TikTok vs Universal Music. What is heartening to see is that major labels such as Universal Music seem to have finally learned from previous mistakes made initially in the 1980s.

Unleashing Chaos: How To Get Free Music- And Why The Music Industry Can’t Stop It

Piracy February 4, 2024 0

The same platform that brought you cat videos and cringe-worthy influencers is now the go-to place for snagging every song imaginable. Thanks to some clever websites, you can rip the audio from any YouTube video, download it as an MP3 or .wav file, and sail the seas of free music. No subscriptions, no ads, no hassle.

The 25 Most Popular Public Domain Rock Songs

Legal August 2, 2023 0

A song can speak to a soul in a way that words cannot. The rock era has produced some of the most iconic sound recordings of all time, and many have become public domain songs. Here, we’ll look at the most popular public domain rock songs, from the psychedelic and melodic to the anthemic and timeless.

The David Crosby I Knew

Artists March 1, 2023 0

David Crosby's recent passing brought testimonials celebrating his talent and music. But few knew what David's drug dependency really looked like. It was very ugly.

Unmasking The Dark Side: The Impact Of Social Media On The Music Industry

Artists July 18, 2023 0

While social media provides artists with direct access to fans and diversifies the music landscape, challenges such as saturation, decline in album sales, piracy facilitation, and negative effects on mental health arise.

Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

Cherry Red Records: Independence at 45

Bowie’s Beatdown: Laughing Through the Jungle of Music’s Drama and Spotify’s Billion-Dollar Cha-Cha

Koch-tail Party: Musicians Jam with Billionaires, Unaware They’re the Punchline

Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

Cherry Red Records: Independence at 45

Bowie’s Beatdown: Laughing Through the Jungle of Music’s Drama and Spotify’s Billion-Dollar Cha-Cha

Koch-tail Party: Musicians Jam with Billionaires, Unaware They’re the Punchline

Author: David Leibowitz

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The Secure Digital Music Initiative – A Dead End or An Important Step to the Future? Part One

Mission

Latest

Homeless Hell: The Camp That Could Kill Rock History

TikTok vs Universal Music and The Music Businesses Coming of Age

Unleashing Chaos: How To Get Free Music- And Why The Music Industry Can’t Stop It

Popular

The 25 Most Popular Public Domain Rock Songs

The David Crosby I Knew

Unmasking The Dark Side: The Impact Of Social Media On The Music Industry

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