Susan Abramovitch, head of Gowling WLG’s Entertainment and Sports Law Group, recently joined CBC Radio to discuss Taylor Swift’s latest headline-making move: purchasing the master recording rights to her first six albums.

In the segment, Susan explored the broader implications of the purchase, including how it underscores the trade-offs in artist deals, the long-term value of music rights ownership and the power dynamics between artists and record labels.

“Moves like this highlight how artists can retain—or at least re-acquire—greater control over their work and financial futures,” said Abramovitch. “It also puts a spotlight on how legacy contracts are being challenged—not just in courtrooms, but in the court of public opinion.”

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