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'''The American Dollar''' is an American post-rock band, formed in 2005 in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/The-American-Dollar/11266/ |title=The American Dollar |work=] |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref> The band consists of drummer/keyboardist John Emanuele and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Richard Cupolo. '''The American Dollar''' is an American post-rock band, formed in 2005 in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/The-American-Dollar/11266/ |title=The American Dollar |work=Sputnikmusic |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref> The band consists of drummer/keyboardist John Emanuele and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Richard Cupolo.


==History== ==History==
The American Dollar has released five ]s, three remix albums and two EPs, either on independent labels or via their own Yesh Music imprint. Their debut self-titled effort was released in 2006.<ref>, ], 2006.</ref> ''A Memory Stream'', the band's third full-length, was issued in 2008.<ref>. ], October 20, 2008.</ref><ref>, ]</ref> Their fourth album, entitled ''Atlas'', was released by Yesh Music on January 1, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Reviews/2010/MostViewed/tabid/161/ctl/Details/mid/637/ItemID/3093/Default.aspx |title=The American Dollar - Atlas |author=Tom Butcher |work=thesilentballet.com |date=February 6, 2010 |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>, Redefine Magazine, January, 2010.</ref><ref> Strange Glue, January 5, 2010.</ref><ref>, ].</ref> The American Dollar's fifth full-length album, ''Awake In The City'', was released on March 24, 2012. The band has toured America, Europe and Canada. Their last album, Across the Oceans, was February 2016 album of the month on the eclectic NPR radio program "Echoes."<ref> Echoes Feature</ref> The American Dollar has released five ]s, three remix albums and two EPs, either on independent labels or via their own Yesh Music imprint. Their debut self-titled effort was released in 2006.<ref>, ], 2006.</ref> ''A Memory Stream'', the band's third full-length, was issued in 2008.<ref>. ], October 20, 2008.</ref><ref>, ]</ref> Their fourth album, entitled ''Atlas'', was released by Yesh Music on January 1, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thesilentballet.com/dnn/Reviews/2010/MostViewed/tabid/161/ctl/Details/mid/637/ItemID/3093/Default.aspx |title=The American Dollar - Atlas |author=Tom Butcher |work=thesilentballet.com |date=February 6, 2010 |accessdate=February 27, 2011}}</ref><ref>, Redefine Magazine, January, 2010.</ref><ref> Strange Glue, January 5, 2010.</ref><ref>, ].</ref> The American Dollar's fifth full-length album, ''Awake In The City'', was released on March 24, 2012. The band has toured America, Europe and Canada. Their album ''Across the Oceans'' was February 2016 album of the month on the eclectic ] radio program "Echoes."<ref> Echoes Feature</ref>


Their music has been featured in TV shows including '']'' and ] specials, and film trailers such as '']'' and '']''.<ref> The American Dollar on IMDb</ref> Their music has been featured in TV shows including '']'' and ] specials, and film trailers such as '']'' and '']''.<ref> The American Dollar on IMDb</ref>


== Copyright lawsuits == == Copyright lawsuits ==


In August 2011 the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Joel and Victoria Osteen and the Lakewood Church for $3 million for unauthorized use of their music on DVDs and television broadcasts. The case was dismissed, and subsequently settled out of court.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shellnut|first1=Kate|title=BELIEVE IT OR NOT Judge favors Lakewood in music copyright suit|url=http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/02/judge-favors-lakewood-in-music-copyright-suit/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=Houston Chronicle|date=12 February 2012}}</ref><ref> 5th Circuit Won't Toss Copyright Suit</ref> In 2011, in a dispute over a licensing agreement, the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against ] and ] and ] for $3 million for alleged unauthorized use of their song "Signaling Through the Flames" on DVDs and television broadcasts. The case was dismissed.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Shellnut |first1=Kate |date=2012-02-12 |title=Judge favors Lakewood in music copyright suit |work=Houston Chronicle |url=http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/02/judge-favors-lakewood-in-music-copyright-suit/ |accessdate= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519030624/http://blog.chron.com/believeitornot/2012/02/judge-favors-lakewood-in-music-copyright-suit/ |archive-date=2021-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Orzeck |first=Kurt |date=2013-08-15 |title=5th Circ. Won't Toss Copyright Suit Against Televangelist |url=https://www.law360.com/articles/465286/5th-circ-won-t-toss-copyright-suit-against-televangelist |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Law360 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2016, the band sued ], ] and ] for alleged infringement relating to the payment of streaming royalties, with Microsoft settling out of court.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Scott|title=The band that sued Tidal and Google also sued Microsoft|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/03/04/microsoft-the-american-dollar-yesh-music-lawsuit/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=FACT Magazine|date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Resnikoff|first1=Paul|title=The Guy That Sued Tidal Just Settled With Microsoft|url=http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/03/03/breaking-the-guy-that-sued-tidal-just-settled-with-microsoft/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=Digital Music News|date=3 March 2016}}</ref> In response to the band's claims that they are owed $5 million, a Tidal spokesperson claimed "They are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chiusano|first1=Scott|title=This is the band that’s suing Jay Z’s streaming service for $5 million|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/jay-z-streaming-service-sued-5-million-article-1.2549081|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=New York Daily News|date=1 March 2016}}</ref> In 2016, the band sued ], ] and ] for alleged infringement relating to the payment of streaming royalties, with Microsoft settling out of court.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wilson|first1=Scott|title=The band that sued Tidal and Google also sued Microsoft|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/03/04/microsoft-the-american-dollar-yesh-music-lawsuit/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=FACT Magazine|date=4 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Resnikoff|first1=Paul|title=The Guy That Sued Tidal Just Settled With Microsoft|url=http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/03/03/breaking-the-guy-that-sued-tidal-just-settled-with-microsoft/|accessdate=4 March 2016|publisher=Digital Music News|date=3 March 2016}}</ref> In response to the band's claims that they are owed $5 million, a Tidal spokesperson claimed "They are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Chiusano|first1=Scott|title=This is the band that's suing Jay Z's streaming service for $5 million|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/jay-z-streaming-service-sued-5-million-article-1.2549081|accessdate=4 March 2016|work=Daily News|location=New York|date=1 March 2016}}</ref>


== Discography == == Discography ==
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*''Awake in the City'' (March 2012) *''Awake in the City'' (March 2012)
*''Across the Oceans'' (December 2015) *''Across the Oceans'' (December 2015)
*''You're Listening'' (August 2018)
*''Lofi Dimensions'' (April 2020)
*''Lofi Dimensions 2'' (August 2020)


;Compilations ;Compilations
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*''Free Winter 2012'' (December 2012) *''Free Winter 2012'' (December 2012)
*''Music for Sleep'' (December 2012) *''Music for Sleep'' (December 2012)
*''Music For Focus And Creativity'' (December 2013) *''Music For Focus and Creativity'' (December 2013)
*''Five Album Set & Bonus Eps'' (May 2014) *''Five Album Set & Bonus EPs'' (May 2014)
*''Music for Chilling Out'' (May 2017)
*''Music for Travel'' (November 2018)
*''Music for Workouts'' (April 2019)
*''Music for Adventure'' (May 2019)


;EPs ;EPs
*''From The Inland Sea'' - Split EP with ] (December 2009) *''From The Inland Sea'' - Split EP with ] (December 2009)
*''Sleep Sequences, Vol. 1'' (June 2019)
*''Cosmic Wave'' (September 2020)
*''Blaze'' (July 2021)


;Live albums ;Live albums
*''Live In Brooklyn'' (August 2010) *''Live In Brooklyn'' (August 2010)

== See also ==
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==References== ==References==
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The American Dollar
OriginQueens, New York, United States
GenresPost-rock, ambient, electronic
Years active2005 – present
LabelsYesh Music
MembersJohn Emanuele (drums, keyboards)
Richard Cupolo (guitar, keyboards)
Websitewww.theamericandollar.info

The American Dollar is an American post-rock band, formed in 2005 in Queens, New York. The band consists of drummer/keyboardist John Emanuele and guitarist/keyboardist/producer Richard Cupolo.

History

The American Dollar has released five studio albums, three remix albums and two EPs, either on independent labels or via their own Yesh Music imprint. Their debut self-titled effort was released in 2006. A Memory Stream, the band's third full-length, was issued in 2008. Their fourth album, entitled Atlas, was released by Yesh Music on January 1, 2010. The American Dollar's fifth full-length album, Awake In The City, was released on March 24, 2012. The band has toured America, Europe and Canada. Their album Across the Oceans was February 2016 album of the month on the eclectic NPR radio program "Echoes."

Their music has been featured in TV shows including CSI: Miami and MLB Network specials, and film trailers such as Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Up in the Air.

Copyright lawsuits

In 2011, in a dispute over a licensing agreement, the band brought a copyright infringement lawsuit against Lakewood Church and Joel and Victoria Osteen for $3 million for alleged unauthorized use of their song "Signaling Through the Flames" on DVDs and television broadcasts. The case was dismissed.

In 2016, the band sued Google, Tidal and Microsoft for alleged infringement relating to the payment of streaming royalties, with Microsoft settling out of court. In response to the band's claims that they are owed $5 million, a Tidal spokesperson claimed "They are misinformed as to who, if anyone, owes royalty payments to them".

Discography

Studio albums
  • The American Dollar (February 2006)
  • The Technicolour Sleep (April 2007)
  • A Memory Stream (July 2008)
  • Atlas (January 2010)
  • Awake in the City (March 2012)
  • Across the Oceans (December 2015)
  • You're Listening (August 2018)
  • Lofi Dimensions (April 2020)
  • Lofi Dimensions 2 (August 2020)
Compilations
  • Ambient One (June 2009)
  • Ambient Two (June 2010)
  • Free Winter 2010 (December 2010)
  • Ambient Three (September 2012)
  • Free Winter 2012 (December 2012)
  • Music for Sleep (December 2012)
  • Music For Focus and Creativity (December 2013)
  • Five Album Set & Bonus EPs (May 2014)
  • Music for Chilling Out (May 2017)
  • Music for Travel (November 2018)
  • Music for Workouts (April 2019)
  • Music for Adventure (May 2019)
EPs
  • From The Inland Sea - Split EP with Arms & Sleepers (December 2009)
  • Sleep Sequences, Vol. 1 (June 2019)
  • Cosmic Wave (September 2020)
  • Blaze (July 2021)
Live albums
  • Live In Brooklyn (August 2010)

See also

References

  1. "The American Dollar". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  2. Album review, Trouser Press, 2006.
  3. A Memory Stream review. Pop Matters, October 20, 2008.
  4. A Memory Stream Review, Absolute Punk
  5. Tom Butcher (February 6, 2010). "The American Dollar - Atlas". thesilentballet.com. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  6. Album Review, Redefine Magazine, January, 2010.
  7. Album Review Strange Glue, January 5, 2010.
  8. Atlas Review, Absolute Punk.
  9. Echoes Feature
  10. The American Dollar on IMDb
  11. Shellnut, Kate (2012-02-12). "Judge favors Lakewood in music copyright suit". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2021-05-19.
  12. Orzeck, Kurt (2013-08-15). "5th Circ. Won't Toss Copyright Suit Against Televangelist". Law360. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  13. Wilson, Scott (4 March 2016). "The band that sued Tidal and Google also sued Microsoft". FACT Magazine. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  14. Resnikoff, Paul (3 March 2016). "The Guy That Sued Tidal Just Settled With Microsoft". Digital Music News. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  15. Chiusano, Scott (1 March 2016). "This is the band that's suing Jay Z's streaming service for $5 million". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 4 March 2016.

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