The third requirement for a valid contract is that the contract must be physically possible to perform (failing which it is void). A...

This is the second requirement for a valid contract. For the contract to be binding, the parties must have the legal capacity to bind...

In the previous article, we discussed at length, that the offer and acceptance must be communicated (and this could be done verbally, via...

As previously discussed in the second part of the series, there are certain requirements that need to be fulfilled in order for the...

Let's look at the word "agreement" in the definition (mentioned in the article in part 1 of the series). The most important element on...

Over the next eight weeks, the Music Matters site aims to publish a series of articles that cover the General principles that pertain to...

Global recorded music revenues topped $17 bn last year - independent artists claimed $472m of it The global recorded music business...

It used to be that the 'short-form' music video was simply a marketing tool designed to promote album sales. No more - today the music...

A vital and crucial point for the South African Music industry to note is that the majority of South African (and African) internet users...

YouTube, Vevo hacked; top music videos affected Hackers attacked many of the popular videos on YouTube and Vevo in an overnight period,...

Internet radio (also known as streaming radio and webcasting) is an audio service transmitted via the internet similar to what we are...

AAC file: An Advanced Audio Coding file used by Apple for its iTunes andiPod technologies. AAC is an audio compression technology that is...

An Apple executive confirms plans to shut down iTunes music downloads Back in 2016, it was first reported by the media that Apple plans...

Going it alone means being prepared to take full responsibility for production, marketing, sales, promotion, music composition and...

A summary of the latest news from the music industry; How the streaming of music presages the end of ownership of everything In an...

My view in a nutshell is that new artists who cannot get a (favourable) record deal should go it alone because now he can. Musicians...

A summary of the latest news from the music industry: SA’s world-class jazz club, The Orbit, this month celebrates the fourth anniversary...

At this point, I must note that it would be remiss if I were simply to offer the advice that young upcoming bands should only use new...

A summary of the latest news from the music industry. CASA (Composer’s Association of South Africa) closes its doors On the 20th of...

Of course - it is possible today. This is the concept of 'self-release', and many artists are doing it. But it is difficult, and it...