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Wikipedia page on January 18, 2012, illustrating its international blackout in opposition to SOPA. (Wikimedia Commons)
Copyright has dominated the headlines lately, from the widely protested SOPA and PIPA anti-piracy bills to the dramatic FBI shutdown of website Megaupload. Today: Recent intellectual property stories, explained in understandable terms. Plus, a live performance from rock trio Nada Surf. And, we introduce our new series: Supercollectors.
Convoluted Copyright
Copyright made big headlines last week. File-sharing site Megaupload was shut down following a dramatic FBI raid. The Protect IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) generated widespread web protests, resulting in a postponement of both bills. And the Supreme Court upheld a decision to restore copyright to works that previously had been part of the public domain - like Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." We'll break down these convoluted stories with our go-to copyright expert, intellectual property lawyer Jon Reichman.
Nada Surf: In-Studio
In 1996, Nada Surf had the hit of the summer with the song “Popular.” Now, more than 15 years and numerous albums later, the rock trio is still, well, popular. Their show at the Bowery Ballroom this week is sold out – but they’ll preview songs from their new record, “The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy,” live in our studio.
Playlist: Copyright Makes Headlines + Nada Surf
Click through for today's playlist.
Gig Alert: Emily King
Indie R&B singer-songwriter Emily King performs at Mercury Lounge on Monday night. Download her soulful single "No More Room."
Crowdsourcing: Nominate a Supercollector
In February, Soundcheck will explore the world of “supercollectors,” people who hoard vinyl records, memorabilia, concert t-shirts and other music-related items.