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Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Music News 

Yes, Lorde knows her new song sounds like Primal Scream, BUT…

June 12, 2021June 14, 2021 Alan Cross 2 Comments Freedom, George Michael, Loaded, Lorde, Mixolydian, Mode, Primal Scream, Solar Power, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Lorde’s new single, “Solar Power,” is basically a long build a chorus. And along the way, you might have thought

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Music News 

Has every song already been written? Maybe.

August 8, 2018August 7, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Copyright Infringement, Plagiarism, Songwriting, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Not a week goes by without an email that goes something like this: “Don’t you think that [insert name of

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Music History 

Has Pop Music Finally Run Out of Melodies? There’s an Argument That Says Songwriters Are in Real Trouble

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ed Sheeran, Plagiarism, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Here are a couple of musical terms you may have heard before: (1)          Earworm: Those occasions when a clip of

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Music News 

Drake Embroiled in Another Tiresome Accusation of Plagiarism

May 3, 2016May 3, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drake, Keayanna Coke, Plagiarism, Too Good, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Plagiarism–the act of using someone else’s work without their permission and then passing it off as your own–is serious stuff.

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Music News 

Another Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

May 26, 2015May 26, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Jimmy Eat World, Kelly Clarkson, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Kelly Clarkson is the latest to find herself being accused of being unoriginal. Two points, though: 1. She didn’t write

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Music News 

Here We Go Again with Another Charge of Plagiarism, This Time with Guns ‘N Roses [UPDATE]

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Australian Crawl, Guns 'N Roses, Plagiarism, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Slash’s riff from “Sweet Child O’ Mine” been named one of the best-ever countless times since its release in 1988.

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Music News 

Another Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence, This Time Involving Muse

March 17, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Hudson Super Six, Muse, Plagiarism, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Because of the stupid “Blurred Lines”/”Got to Give It Up” trial, everyone is on heightened alert for songs that sound

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Music Industry 

Let’s Talk About Musical Plagiarism and What It Really Means

March 8, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Plagiarism, Rip-off, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Every once a while, allegations start flying that a new song by Artist A has ripped off an old song

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Music History 

People Who Have Been Caught Up in Unfortunate Sonic Coincidences

February 13, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

Let me emphasize this once again: there are are only so many ways we can order the notes of the

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Music News 

FIGHT? Def Leppard vs. One Direction

December 23, 2013December 22, 2013 Alan Cross 0 Comments Def Leppard, One Direction, Plagiarism, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

The cheeky buggers in One Direction are at it again.  After co-opting a chunk of The Who’s “Baby O’Reilly” for

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Lists 

Another Collection of Unfortunate Sonic Coincidences

December 19, 2013December 18, 2013 Alan Cross 0 Comments Plagiarism, Ripoff, Unfortunate Sonic Coincidence

There are only so many ways you can string together the notes on the Western scale to create pleasing music.

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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