Popular Musicology publishes expert analyses of musical similarity, authorship, and copyright disputes. The aim is clarity: how music works, how listeners perceive it, and how those perceptions meet the law. The articles here examine notable cases, explain underlying musical structures, and help creators, attorneys, and curious listeners understand what makes songs feel related or distinct.
About the author
Brian McBrearty is a forensic musicologist specializing in musical similarity and copyright analysis. His work appears in litigation, media, and academic discussions of how music is created, perceived, and evaluated.
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