Music Modernization Act Sails Through House Judiciary Committee
While copyright and licensing law have a lot of catching up to do to be brought into the digital age, the Music Modernization Act's passage by the House Judiciary Committee. Continue reading
Expanded Music Modernization Act Introduced With Radical Changes To How Musicians Are Paid
An expanded Music Modernization Act was introduced in the U.S. Congress yesterday by House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), ranking member Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and 28 bipartisan cosponsors. While not. Continue reading
Will Department Of Justice Consent Decree Review Eliminate Rationale For Music Modernization Act?
With long standing consent decrees now under review by the Department of Justice, some of the impetus and perceived need for the Music Modernization Act is now being called into. Continue reading
AMP Act Bill Finally Gets Producers Paid For Streaming
While producers used to get paid as a result of physical sales, music's decline in the retail sector has mad it difficult for producers to see a return on their. Continue reading
How To Fix Music Modernization Act’s Broken Audit Clause
The much maligned Music Modernization Act here comes under fire for its fatally flawed "audit" clause. Rather than simply cast stones however, this article form Chris Castle looks at potential. Continue reading
Bon Iver Manager Kyle Frenette Is Running For Congress
Veteran artist manager Kyle Frenette, who has spent most of his professional life guiding the careers of his clients such as Justin Vernon and his band Bon Iver, is running for. Continue reading
An Opportunity To Include Startups In Music Modernization Act
The music modernization act received a lot pushback form the industry, this time for it's doubling down on the power of the industry's already dominant tech players. Here we explore. Continue reading
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
