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How do I merge artists on iTunes?
Answer: A: If iTunes shows multiple instances of an artist or an album then what generally works is to select all related tracks and use Get Info to add say a trailing X to each of the fields that the tracks should have in common: For an album; Album, Album Artist, and Artist (if artist is the same for all tracks) *
How do I separate artists with the same name on Apple music?
For your own library, you can change the Artist name for that particular EP using the Get Info. Just click on the album and choose Edit-Get Info from the iTunes menu bar. You’ll see fields for Artist, Album, etc. that you can adjust.
Can two music artists have the same name?
So, can two different songs have the same name? The answer is yes! U.S. copyright law considers “names, titles, and short phrases” to possess an “insufficient amount of authorship or creativity.” That means song titles aren’t long enough to enjoy the protection of a copyright.
Can 2 artist have the same name?
Streaming services sometimes group artists together who have the same (or similar) names, or create a new artist page instead of using your existing page. We can help! In the world of actors, for example, no two actors are allowed to have the same name as each other and both belong to SAG (the actors union).
How do you crossfade on Apple music?
In the Music app on your Mac, choose Music > Preferences, then click Playback. Select Crossfade Songs. To change the amount of time it takes for the current song to fade out at the end and the new song to fade in, drag the Seconds slider.
Can two artists have the same name?
For obvious reasons, you should use an artist/band name that doesn’t already exist in streaming services. Having several artists with the same name just causes all kinds of confusion. Imagine if there were two Led Zeppelins, or two Dave Matthews (a common name no doubt). But sometimes this can’t be avoided.
Can two musicians have the same name?
So, yes, similar band names happen, and they can cause sticky trademark issues. Therefore, it is helpful to be equipped with proper trademark registration to ensure your trademark ownership. You should talk to a lawyer to see how trademark law applies to your unique situation and what solutions will work best for you.
Can I use the same artist name as someone else?
But yes, it is legal to have the same name as another artist and to practice your trade under that name, as long as it is not trademarked by someone else.
Should an artist trademark their name?
To prevent others from using your name for any reason, including merchandise, you should register it as a trademark. If you are a single artist, then you will own the trademark. However, if you are a collective or group of people, you will have to ensure that each band member has shared ownership of the name.