Music
Blurred Lines: Prepare for Endless Frivolous Copyright Lawsuits
What Pandora's box of litigation did the ruling in favor of Marvin Gaye's estate in the "Blurred Lines" lawsuit open?
Pharrell Williams Testifies in 'Blurred Lines' Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
The recording artist says capturing the feel of a song, or an era, isn't the same as infringing on a copyright.
Pussy Riot Dedicate New Song, 'I Can't Breathe,' to Eric Garner and All 'Who Suffer From State Terror'
"We've known, on our own skin, what police brutality feels like, and we can't be silent on this issue."
Bob Dylan Makes the Case Against Today's Copyright Climate
In a 20 minute speech, Bob Dylan explains how copyright is detrimental to cultural heritage without mentioning the word
In Defense of Partying
Reason TV's Nick Gillespie sat down to talk with Andrew W.K. about his life's work and his unabashed libertinism.
John Kerry Has James Taylor Sing 'You've Got a Friend' to the French
Maybe it's better to stay home.
Free Speech and Free Jazz
A documentary captures the life of civil libertarian and music critic Nat Hentoff.
This Week's Culture War: Arguing About a Creedence Clearwater Revival Song
When the band plays "Fortunate Son," they point the cannon at...
Killer or Artist? Why Rap is on Trial.
Prosecutors' use of rap videos and lyrics as evidence is chilling artistic speech.
Run the Jewels Talks About Gun Rights, Government Surveillance, and the Political Power of Big Beats
Reason has a conversation with "top tag team for two summers."
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today, the Berlin Wall Came Down
The man who gave the order to let the crowd through.
Pianist Thinks He Can Use 'Right to Be Forgotten' Law to Remove His Bad Reviews, Accidentally Outs Himself as a Thin-Skinned Censor Instead
Dejan Lazic discovers the Streisand Effect.
A Copyright Ruling in California Could Spell Trouble for Oldies Radio
And for bars and restaurants that play old music, too.
Juggalos Still a 'Hybrid Gang' after Insane Clown Posse Loses Lawsuit Against FBI
"While it is easy to fear what one does not understand, discrimination and bigotry against any group of people is just plain wrong and un-American."
