Summary
The article discusses how Taylor Swift's fight to own her master recordings has influenced other artists to seek ownership of their music. Swift's efforts have been part of a larger movement where more musicians are trying to control their own music rights.
Key Facts
- Taylor Swift bought back the master recordings of her first six albums from a private equity firm.
- Swift's actions have made master ownership a popular topic among artists.
- Owning masters means having rights to the recorded versions of songs and music videos.
- More artists, especially younger ones like Maggie Rogers and Olivia Rodrigo, prioritize owning their masters.
- Historically, record labels owned masters because recording was costly, and artists needed financial support.
- Some past music stars, like Michael Jackson, renegotiated contracts after achieving success to gain more control.
- The trend towards artist ownership is increasing due to digital technology and DIY production tools.
