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Coordinator B.S. in Music Industry, and Teaching Professor

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A Prince documentary has been buried in legal disputes. Northeastern entertainment law experts break down how fans could see it
Prince wearing a blue jacket holding a purple guitar up in the air while performing at a Super Bowl half-time show.

A Prince documentary has been buried in legal disputes. Northeastern entertainment law experts break down how fans could see it

The unreleased project from an Oscar-winning director reportedly paints a complex, uncomfortable portrait of the music icon.
Green Line Records, a record label run by Northeastern students, is looking for the next big thing in Boston’s music scene
Sumant Sagar and Josh Tochner in a dimly lit recording studio.

Green Line Records, a record label run by Northeastern students, is looking for the next big thing in Boston’s music scene

From talent scouting and recording to promotion and licensing, Green Line Records handles it all for Boston's artists –– and it's all free.
Musi, a new, free music streaming app, begs the question: Can anything compete with Spotify?
Spotify app displayed on the screen of a smartphone.

Musi, a new, free music streaming app, begs the question: Can anything compete with Spotify?

Musi’s relative success speaks to a specific but growing niche of music listeners, experts say. Will it be enough to compete with Spotify?
Did Swifties — and other devoted fandoms — kill the music review?
Stacks of Taylor Swift's latest album on store shelves.

Did Swifties — and other devoted fandoms — kill the music review?

Taylor Swift's latest album sparks controversy as critic reviews receive intense backlash from fans. Are Swifties killing music reviews?
‘Swiftonomics,’ or the smart business choices Taylor Swift makes that affect the U.S. economy
Taylor Swift performing during the Eras tour in a bedazzled bodysuit

‘Swiftonomics,’ or the smart business choices Taylor Swift makes that affect the U.S. economy

The Eras tour is smashing all sorts of records. But the tour could also generate up to $4.6 billion in consumer spending.
Cardi B isn’t the only one who has beef with Nicki Minaj; Tracy Chapman is suing her for copyright infringement.

Cardi B isn’t the only one who has beef with Nicki Minaj; Tracy Chapman is suing her for copyright infringement.

“She totally has a case,” says David Herlihy, a copyright lawyer and music industry professor at Northeastern.
Copyright law is getting a makeover. What does that mean for the music industry?

Copyright law is getting a makeover. What does that mean for the music industry?

Congress passed a bill last week that would drastically change music copyright law. The bill is being celebrated by songwriters, publishers, and digital service providers alike, said Northeastern music industry teaching professor David Herlihy. “This would make streaming more streamlined, and that’s a good thing for everyone.”
3Qs: How music artists go from good to “Bad”

3Qs: How music artists go from good to “Bad”

Whether or not you’re a fan of pop star Katy Perry, her skyrocketing success cannot be denied. She won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards this weekend, and recently became the first female artist in the Billboard Hot 100 history to have five singles from one album reach No. 1 — joining only Michael Jackson in achieving this feat. We asked music industry expert David Herlihy, associate academic specialist in the College of Arts, Media and Design, to examine how the music industry has changed since Jackson's reign.