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Music Modernization Act Vote Unlikely Today [UPDATE]

UPDATE: The Music Modernization Act is being fast tracked for a voice vote in the Senate. It's a bold strategy that could backfire if even one Senator votes no. Despite. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2018 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)
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‘We Interrupt This Spotify Playlist…’ Senate Bill Adds Emergency Alerts

Your Deep Focus playlist may soon be interrupted by those frightening tones and messages from the Emergency Broadcast system, if a bi-partisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate passes.

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2018 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Music Modernization Act, Industry Reacts

[UPDATED] The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously voted to approve the Music Modernization Act, including the CLASSICS Act. The comprehensive legislations updates music licensing laws for the streaming era.

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Senate Markup Of Music Modernization Act Is Today: CONTACT CONGRESS NOW!

Efforts continue to gut portions of the Music Modernization Act in the Senate despite unanimous backing in the House Of Representatives and near unanimous backing from all sectors of the. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/28/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Choice Seeks Support Of Legislation To Cheat Artists Out Of Royalties

"ARTISTS BEWARE," writes A2IM CEO Richard Jame Burgess. "Music Choice is trying to solicit your support to deceive Congress into reducing your royalties from Music Choice." 

Bruce Houghton on 05/30/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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What Is The Music Modernization Act and Who Supports It?

The Music Modernization Act is poised to reshape music copyright and compensation for a generation. But what exactly is the MMA, and how will it impact songwriters and publishers?  We. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 01/29/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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“Downloaded”: Documentary Reminds How Long Music Industry Has Been Split

The new documentary "Downloaded " serves as a reminder that the current fight over the fairness of Pandora royalties is rooted in the revolution that Napster unleashed in 2001. In. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2013 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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