Future of Music Coalition Presents: FutureLabs

Future of Music Coalition @ SXSW 2016

SXSW is here again, and as usual, Future of Music Coalition staff and board are well represented at America’s biggest music conference. Amidst the BBQ, margaritas, and awesome music, we encourage you to make time to check out these can’t-miss panels and sessions…

10 Things You Need to Know About Webcasting Rates Decision

[by Kevin Erickson; originally published at www.futureofmusic.org]

Last month, the trio of federal judges who compose the Copyright Royalty Board announced new rates for internet radio and digital…

We Can’t “Fix” Copyright and the Internet. Here’s Who Can.

A couple of days ago, I had a realization: even though my day job is basically about bringing overlooked perspectives — those of musicians and other creators — to the policymaking sphere, the fact is that most of what my…

The Crisis in Streaming Music Adoption

A few thoughts, quickly assembled and barely edited because I’m getting ready for the 15th Future of Music Policy Summit (Oct. 26–27, Georgetown University, Washington, DC).