13% MLC unmatched song rate isn’t good enough, says Atty Chris Castle
We often hear that Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) match rates – accuracy matching a song with its creator – are consistent with the “industry standard,” But this is pre-Music Modernization. Continue reading
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Expand your mind by indulging in this week’s music industry commentary with pieces like how Netflix is affecting radio, an interview with Simple Plan’s Chuck Comeau, and more! Interview: Chuck. Continue reading
What can radio (and the rest of us) learn from Netflix?
Netflix paved the way for subscription-based streaming services across entertainment industries. What is this doing to radio? A guest post by Fred Jacobs of Jacobs Media Strategies. When we think. Continue reading
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
Last week in music industry commentary
Get the wheels in your head turning by reading up on this week’s music commentary, with topics ranging from radio, to unfrozen mechanicals, and more. Is Universal Music stepping up. Continue reading