Interview: Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan on building a legacy as an indie artist
Simple Plan drummer Chuck Comeau chats with Music Biz host James Shotwell about the secret to his band’s longevity in this brisk, five-minute interview. A guest post by James Shotwell. Continue reading
Atty. Chris Castle calls out radio’s latest pitch to avoid paying for music
“Nobody is buying what they’re selling because it’s just more snake oil.” says Attorney Chris Castle of the NAB, the radio trade group that will seemingly say anything to avoid. Continue reading
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Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on The Car Thing, content moderation, and more. ‘The latest manifestation of Daniel Ek’s monopolist edifice. Continue reading
This “Thing” is coming for radio
Fred Jacobs speaks on how radio is being affected by other more modern car dashboard devices. A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. In my wildest radio. Continue reading
Are Big Tech platforms moderating the right content?
There is a balance between harmful and helpful content that Big Tech platform cannot always seem to differentiate when it comes to moderation. Op-ed by CORY DOCTOROW of Electronic Frontier. Continue reading
Featured Exec: Linda Bloss-Baum, VP at SoundExchange
“I am incredibly optimistic about the future of the music industry as emerging technology continues to revolutionize how and where artists can create content and expands the ways in which. Continue reading
Lawyers say copyright laws must change, now that White artists are also being affected [Op-Ed]
In recent months a growing number of popular artists have been justly and unjustly sued for copyright infringement which has provoked a call for change. However, in previous decades when. Continue reading
‘The latest manifestation of Daniel Ek’s monopolist edifice complex’ – Chris Castle
Spotify is putting all of their eggs in the wrong baskets by focusing on PR instead of giving artists what they deserve, says Chris Castle of Artist Rights Watch Op-ed. Continue reading
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Commentators in the thick of the industry this week shared their opinions and thoughts on the discrepancies in copyright law and the collision of music and climate change. Who owns. Continue reading
Tencent owns 40% of the company that bought Bandcamp: What that means for music
Chris Castle sounds the alarm after Tencent backed Epic Games acquires indie darling Bandcamp. Op-ed by Chris Castle of Music Technology Policy. Bandcamp has been a safe haven for independent. Continue reading
Last week in music industry commentary
Get your wheels turning by reading this week’s selection of music industry commentary, with pieces like how music can support your mental health, Neurodiversity in music, and more. How a. Continue reading