Rashida Tlaib, Home Consultant for Michigan’s thirteenth congressional district, has launched a decision that seeks to determine a brand new royalty program. The decision successfully continues her combat for musicians to earn a “cheap” dwelling from their recorded music. “Expressing the sense of Congress that it’s the obligation of the Federal Authorities to determine a brand …
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Open Letter From Congress Rips Spotify’s Controversial Discovery Mode, Seeks Monetary Transparency – EDM.com
Congressional leaders representing the Caucus on Multicultural Media are taking subject with a perceived lack of economic transparency on the a part of Spotify. In a latest letter dated March twenty sixth and signed by Democrat Representatives Tony Cardenas, Yvette D. Clarke, and Judy Chu, the caucus raised considerations that the streaming large’s controversial Discovery Mode presents artists …
U.S. Congress Casts Doubt on Spotify’s Controversial “Discovery Mode” Function
The controversy surrounding Spotify’s divisive “Discovery Mode” has not subsided because the streaming big introduced the initiative in late 2020. The function gives some artists and file labels an opportunity to spice up the rankings of their music within the platform’s playlisting algorithm—an important instrument for publicity—in alternate for a diminished royalty fee. Contemplating the …
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Elon Musk Tweeted a Burning Man Meme Referencing Man Who Stormed Congress In Horned Helmet
Following the storming of the United States Capitol Building this week, the Internet was rife with memes of a man—identified as Jake Angeli—who had reportedly infiltrated the legislative chamber donning a horned helmet. However, it was one shared by Elon Musk that caught the attention of the electronic music community. The Tesla CEO chimed in on the conversation …
US Congress Set to Pass $15 Billion Save Our Stages Act for Independent Music Venues
As of Sunday, Congress has thankfully reached a deal on a $900 billion stimulus bill that will provide urgent aid to those most affected by the pandemic. The hard-hit music industry has been included in the measure via a designated $15 billion package called the Save Our Stages Act. The bill is expected to officially …
US Congress passes COVID-19 stimulus bill that would make illegal streaming a felony
The US Congress has passed a COVID-19 stimulus bill that includes an anti-piracy proposal that would punish for-profit, illegal streaming services with felony penalties of up to 10 years in jail. Passed by Congress on Monday night (December 21), the US$900billion stimulus package will revive unemployment benefits and launch a round of $600 stimulus payments …
Congress passes COVID-19 relief bill with $15 billion in funding for independent venues – Dancing Astronaut
by: Rugby Scruggs Dec 21, 2020 On December 20, the United States Congress reached an agreement on a $900 billion relief package that, in addition to granting an individual payment of $600 to each qualifying American, will afford $15 billion to “venues, independent movie theaters, and cultural institutions.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “I’m …