The Beatles first hit record, “Love Me Do” just received 20 more years of copyright protection per a European Union measure.

Europe's Copyright Extension

Soundcheck | Sep 14, 2011

Earlier this week, the European Union made dramatic changes to copyright law affecting sound recordings. We hear why some inside the music industry are cheering on the measure - while others have their doubts. Plus: a new (and ongoing) survey called  “How Do You Make Money From Music?” And: a live performance from the folk-rock band Motopony.

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