Inflation is bad but the Copyright Royalty Judges have a chance to do something about it in Phonorecords IV and the #FrozenMechanicals crisis.
After my gloomy call for stagflation back in October, I had no idea the US economy could be destroyed so quickly–more evidence that all statutory rates must be indexed to inflation.
A few ideas for indie labels to actually deal with the future increases in mechanical rates.
Chris and David discuss the state of play at the Copyright Royalty Board and how to support the Judges and make the CRB better (and a “union” for songwriters).
I’m speaking at Indie Week on the impact on indie labels of the CRB raising the statutory mechanical rate.
Kevin Casini, Chris Castle, David Lowery, Nik Patel talk about the Copyright Royalty Board’s rejection of the insider deal, new rate proposals and the way forward.
BMG’s statement highlights just how disillusioned at least one NMPA board member is with the organization.
The real heroes and villains in the frozen mechanicals debacle.
A deeper dive on the connection between quantitative easing, inflation, indexing and frozen mechanicals.
A questionnaire from songwriter groups will help decide what the new mechanical rates should be.
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