After spending the last year in limbo after packing up his CDJs and leaving his home at Ultra Records, Kaskade has just announced his latest signing with Warner Brothers Records. If you remember back to last year, Mr. Ryan Raddon went on a bit of a Tumblr tirade when he discussed his disdain for much of the label culture, as well as the controversy that often surrounds copyright law. "There’s always been this cagey group of old men who are scared to death of people taking their money," the producer wrote at the time.
The Conflict Between Kaskade and Soundcloud
What do you get when you replace human common sense with artificial intelligence? Soundcloud, the famous online music platform has recently removed over 70% of house pioneer Kaskade’s music.
Although 70% of my sound cloud has been taken down you might want to consider visiting it and grabbing those last bits...
— Kaskade (@kaskade) June 4, 2014For what reason? Copyright issues. Soundcloud’s “automated content protection service” basically works as a segway security officer, removing music that is presumably owned by another individual or business. Yes, even from big names like Kaskade.
This copyright campaign was put in motion to protect music & the rights of those who create it, but its actual findings are bound to be detrimental to EDM Culture and quite possibly the music industry as a whole. With multiple remixes, edits and borrowed melodies utilized throughout music production among numerous artists, this system is destined for failure. Upcoming artists who are looking to showcase their work, established producers making the next big remix, and seasoned DJ’s uploading their sets – all will fall victim to this act of protection.
Luckily, when you’re one of the most recognized faces in EDM Culture, you have deep connections. The alleged copyright issue was personally addressed with the Ultra Music label, and the tracks were restored to his Soundcloud profile. Kaskade goes on to say via Twitter that he will be entertaining the idea of constructing his own online music platform, where he will continue to upload his music for his fans.
Yes, so I will move forward with constructing my own portal where I can share what I like when I like.
— Kaskade (@kaskade) June 4, 2014
