Music Modernization Act: Barf, Just Barf [David Lowery]
While supportive of much of the copyright reform recently put before congress, including the Classics Act and the AMP Act, David Lowery outlines some of the reasons behind his distaste. Continue reading
Americans Listen To 200 Billion Minutes Of Audio Weekly
A new set of data from Nielsen has revealed that the average US dweller is listening to a massive amount of audio on weekly basis, although not all of it. Continue reading
Spotify, Google, Amazon ‘Can’t Find’ Neville Brothers, Other NOLA Songwriters
"Address Unknown" Notices Of Intent has been a problem in the music industry for some time, with music streamers and big tech companies dodging royalty payments in over sixty million. Continue reading
Apple Deleting iTunes LP Format: Beginning Of The End?
Apple is deleting the iTunes LP format. The news was shared with labels and distributors two weeks ago; and now an email to iTunes' music partners has surfaced that states. Continue reading
47 Million U.S. Adults Have A Smart Speaker At Home
I'm one of many who believe that smart speakers will accelerate the adoption of music streaming, bringing it full into the mainstream. Getting an Alexa-enabled Sonos One doubled the amount. Continue reading
A Letter To Songwriters On The Copyright Royalty Board
Following two lengthy years and a slew of cash from digital streaming services and the NMPA, the Copyright Royalties Board has finally reached its decision to increase payout to songwriters. Continue reading
Red Ink Beneath Streaming’s “New Dawn” [Marc Ribot]
Legendary guitarist Marc Ribot explores the impact of ECM Records move to Spotify as part of broader shift for the label, the effect it will have on artists, and what. Continue reading
50% Of UK Music Consumption 2017 Was Streaming, 4M Vinyl Records Sold
Stats released by UK label association BPI, based on Official Charts Company data, showed a strong year for recorded music, with consumption across all formats in 2017, growing at its. Continue reading
Net Neutrality’s Death Official In April (Cue Lawsuits)
Although net neutrality was sentenced to death some time ago last year, the actual repeal itself won't be going into effect until April, at which time a slew of lawsuits. Continue reading
