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News from the Goolag Since 2006 ~ A survival guide to the creative apocalypse: We follow issues and opinion important to professional creators. Data is the new exposure.

Written by Editor CharlieApril 9, 2022April 11, 2022

Are you tired of winning yet? The legal bill for the Phonorecords III remand and other stories — Artist Rights Watch

Washington is the only place where losing is winning–are you tired of winning yet? The legal bill for the Phonorecords III remand and other stories — Artist Rights Watch

Written by Chris CastleApril 6, 2022

Major Labels Pounce on Copyright Royalty Judges in Effort to Cram Down Frozen Rates

The major labels engage in pretzel logic to try to get the Copyright Royalty Judges to reverse themselves.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Sony Music Publishing Chief Supports Higher Mechanical Rates on Physical

Blessed are the peacemakers…Sony shows leadership on artist rights once again.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Copyright Royalty Judges Reject “Settlement” Extending Freeze on Physical Mechanicals

The Copyright Royalty Judges do justice and reject the extension of frozen rates.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 26, 2022March 26, 2022

@MusicFirst Catches NAB Double-talk at FCC

MusicFirst fights back against the broadcasters double talk at the Federal Communications Commission.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 17, 2022

The Vinyl Resurgence is Understated

It is absurd that it is so difficult to get vinyl pressed when demand outstrips supply.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 8, 2022

Another One Bites the Dust: Bandcamp acquired by Tencent’s Epic Games and still no fairness for session musicians

Bandcamp’s sale means achieving escape velocity from the streaming tractor beam of death got a little harder.

Written by Chris CastleMarch 2, 2022March 9, 2022

20 Questions: An artist’s checklist for an NFT pitch

In order for an artist to give an informed consent to a pitch to lend your name to an NFT platform or promotion, or if an NFT promoter tries to sell artists on their NFT collection program, there are some issues that must be addressed satisfactorily.

Written by Chris CastleFebruary 21, 2022February 21, 2022

Spotify ESG fail: Governance

Because of Spotify’s monopoly power and voting stock, Daniel Ek and his partner control streaming music.

Written by Chris CastleFebruary 9, 2022February 10, 2022

Spotify’s ESG Fail: Social

Not only does Spotify fail the ESG test on environment, it’s a social dumpster fire.

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