Bluff City Beats helps artists, producers, songwriters, labels, publishers, and content creators identify infringement, negotiate licensing agreements, maximize royalties, and protect their creative works worldwide.
Bluff City Beats (BCB) is a boutique entertainment law and music business consulting firm focused primarily on protecting and maximizing the value of music and other intellectual property rights.
Unlike many firms, our philosophy is simple: we succeed when our clients succeed. In many matters, we represent clients entirely on a contingency fee basis. We routinely advance litigation expenses and registration fees so our clients can pursue their rights without significant upfront financial burdens.
Founded in 2021 by attorney Bradley J. Eiseman, Bluff City Beats has successfully resolved hundreds of music copyright and sample clearance matters involving artists and companies throughout the world, helping clients recover and protect millions of dollars in music-related rights and revenue.
Bradley J. Eiseman
Founder & CEO
An entertainment attorney whose practice is devoted to consultations and representation relating to music copyright, sample clearances, federal litigation, licensing, and royalty disputes.
Credentials & Media
J.D., Florida Coastal School of Law
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Licensed Attorney, State of TN (since 2011)
Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
More than 500 negotiated sample clearances and copyright resolutions
Over $50 million in negotiated settlements, licenses, and music-related transactions
Recipient of multiple RIAA Gold and Platinum awards
Scott oversees business operations, strategic growth, client success, and organizational development. Prior to joining BCB, Scott spent more than a decade in leadership with the world's leading technology companies.
Experience & Media
University of Texas McCombs School of Business
5.5 years with Apple including Account Executive, Training & Leadership Roles
4.5 years with Verizon including Team Lead, Customer Success, & Leadership
Leadership roles at Beamery culminating in a $1 billion valuation
Customer Success Manager of the Year — Beamery (2024)
We don't wait for infringement to find our clients. We proactively identify unauthorized use, negotiate licensing solutions, recover lost revenue, and enforce creative rights when necessary.
Copyright Infringement & Registration
Unauthorized sampling and exploitation happen every day. When infringement is identified, we investigate chain of title, negotiate settlements, and pursue federal copyright litigation when necessary. Proper registration is a prerequisite, and we ensure your catalog is correctly registered.
Sync & Digital Content Monitoring
Using advanced technology, BCB proactively identifies unauthorized uses of our clients' music across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, film, and TV. We convert infringement into revenue through new sync and licensing opportunities.
NIL & Brand Protection
Your intellectual property extends to your name, image, likeness (NIL), voice, and personal brand. As technology evolves, we protect creators from unauthorized commercial use and social media misuse.
Creating great music is only the beginning. Protecting your ownership, properly registering your rights, and strategically managing your catalog are what transform creative works into long-term assets.
Publishing & PROs
Choosing the right PRO (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR) and properly administering publishing are critical. We audit catalogs and resolve royalty disputes to ensure your performance and mechanical royalties are flowing to you.
Catalog Sales & Valuations
Whether you're acquiring new rights or considering selling your catalog, BCB provides strategic valuation, due diligence, ownership verification, and transaction support.
Sample Clearance Administration
Negotiating a settlement is only the beginning. We handle Post-settlement coordination—including split registrations, Letters of Direction (LODs), and publisher administration—so your negotiated rights become properly administered rights.
BCB Sample Marketplace
License Music Directly From Copyright Owners Trusted by artists, producers, songwriters, labels, and copyright owners across the music industry.
Bluff City Beats is built upon the legal experience and litigation practice of Eiseman Law, founded by entertainment attorney Bradley J. Eiseman.
With more than 15 years of legal experience, Eiseman Law provides the legal foundation that distinguishes Bluff City Beats from traditional music consulting and rights management companies. Our clients benefit from strategic legal counsel backed by real-world experience in copyright litigation, licensing negotiations, ownership disputes, contract drafting, and federal court practice.
Whenever possible, we strive to resolve disputes efficiently through negotiation and licensing. However, when a negotiated resolution cannot be reached, our clients have the confidence of knowing they are represented by a firm prepared to enforce their rights through litigation.
At Bluff City Beats, legal advocacy is not an afterthought, it's the foundation of everything we do.
Eiseman Law Legal Services
▹ Federal Copyright Litigation
▹ Copyright Infringement Claims
▹ Sample Clearance Negotiations
▹ Music Licensing Agreements
▹ Copyright Registration
▹ Ownership & Chain of Title Disputes
▹ Catalog Transactions
▹ Contract Drafting & Review
▹ Royalty Disputes
▹ Entertainment Business Consulting
"It’s always better to BE safe than sorry."
The Law Office of Bradley J. Eiseman
BLUFF CITY BEATS
Music Rights Management • Licensing • Catalog Services
Powered by Eiseman Law
Entertainment Law • Federal Litigation • Copyright Protection and Enforcement
Request a Consultation
Interested in working with Bluff City Beats? Tell us a little about yourself and how we can help. Our team personally reviews each inquiry. If we believe a consultation would be helpful, we'll send you a private link to schedule a meeting with our team.
Speaking Engagements & Media
Bluff City Beats and Eiseman Law are available for speaking engagements, podcasts, conferences, universities, industry panels, webinars, corporate events, and educational programs focused on the evolving music business.
Our presentations combine practical legal insight with real-world experience in copyright protection, sample clearance, licensing, publishing, royalty management, music catalog transactions, and emerging issues affecting artists and content creators.
Whether your audience consists of musicians, attorneys, students, record labels, producers, or business professionals, we tailor each presentation to the needs of your event.
Select a track below to stream on Spotify or YouTube, or request a license directly.
Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Welcome to Bluff City Beats. By accessing or using our website, services, or Sample Marketplace, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By interacting with our website or submitting information to us, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Use of this website, submitting inquiries, or sending emails to Bluff City Beats or Eiseman Law does not create an attorney-client relationship. Such a relationship is only established upon the execution of a formal, written engagement agreement signed by an authorized representative of the firm.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of Bluff City Beats or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or sampling is strictly prohibited.
4. Sample Marketplace Licensing
The tracks available for preview on the BCB Sample Marketplace are proprietary intellectual property. Listening to a preview does not grant any right, title, or interest in the underlying composition or master recording. You may not sample, remix, reproduce, or distribute any material without first requesting and executing a formal, fully executed licensing agreement through our official channels.
5. User Submissions
By submitting music for review, you warrant that you are the lawful owner or authorized representative of the submitted works. Submission does not guarantee placement, licensing, or representation.
6. Limitation of Liability
Bluff City Beats and Eiseman Law shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use this website or our services.
7. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Bluff City Beats respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and protection.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using our site, such as:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address submitted through consultation forms, speaking request forms, or license applications.
Professional Data: Artist names, company names, links to works, and files uploaded for legal review or marketplace submission.
Automated Data: We may use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data including browser type, device type, geographic location, and website interactions to improve our user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for:
Evaluating potential consultation requests and legal matters.
Processing and communicating regarding sample clearance and licensing requests.
Responding to inquiries and sending updates related to our services.
Improving our website functionality and security.
3. Data Security and Confidentiality
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. Due to the legal nature of our business, information submitted to us is treated with strict confidentiality. However, please be advised that sending information via unencrypted web forms does not guarantee absolute security, and confidential case details should only be shared after an attorney-client relationship is formally established.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following circumstances:
With affiliated entities, such as Eiseman Law, for the purpose of fulfilling your requested services.
When required by law, subpoena, or legal process.
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Bluff City Beats, our clients, or others.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external sites (such as Spotify and media outlets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on the Bluff City Beats website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, business advice, or a substitute for professional counsel.
1. Informational Purposes Only
The content of this site, including articles, statistics, service descriptions, and legal summaries, is not intended to be a comprehensive statement of the law. Laws change frequently and vary by jurisdiction; therefore, you should not rely on this information without seeking professional advice from a licensed attorney in your state.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this website, including submitting forms, sending emails, or downloading materials, does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Bluff City Beats or Eiseman Law. An attorney-client relationship is only formed after a conflict check has been cleared and a formal, written engagement agreement has been signed by both parties.
3. Confidentiality Warning
Do not send highly confidential or time-sensitive information through the general contact forms on this website until an attorney-client relationship has been confirmed. Any information sent prior to formal engagement may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.
4. Past Results
Descriptions of past settlements, sample claims resolved, multi-million dollar transactions, or litigation successes (such as the statistics presented on this site) are meant to provide context about our experience. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in future matters. Every case or transaction is unique and depends on a variety of specific legal and factual circumstances.
5. Attorney Advertising
Certain portions of this website may be considered Attorney Advertising under the rules of professional conduct in some jurisdictions. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Bradley J. Eiseman is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The firm does not intend to practice law in any jurisdiction where it is not authorized to do so.
