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Welcome To The Age Of Pop ‘plagiarism’

  1. vulture investigates
    Ariana Grande Was Accused of Copying ‘7 Rings,’ Again and Again … and AgainThere’s a reason it sounds like every song you’ve ever heard.
  2. copycats
    8 Songwriters on the Line Between Inspiration and Theft“You sing something and you’re like, I’m sure this exists. I’m stealing, right?”
  3. the imitation game
    Welcome to the Age of Pop ‘Plagiarism’In 2019, the question of if and how a song has been copied is an incredibly complicated one.
  4. timelines
    A Brief History of Song Copying, From Handel to PharrellWe don’t know when the first accusations of borrowing were levied, but we have this timeline of some of the most famous, often ridiculous, examples.
  5. how-to
    9 Ways to Copy a Song: A Handy PrimerTo figure out how to copy a song, you must first know which parts to copy.