MusicTechPolicy.com Comment to Copyright Office on Termination, the Black Box and Lawlessness at MLC - fairnessrocks.com/musictechpolic…

Michael Huppe: Should Streaming Services Change How Artists Are Paid? artistrightswatch.com/2023/02/15/mik… via @artistrights

Industry Unplugged Blake Morgan Future of Music Coalition Copyright Alliance musicFIRST hypebot AFM Industry Unplugged Saluti, you can read it here: threadreaderapp.com/thread/1658173… Share this if you think it's interesting. 🤖

The "CRB Reform" Hype: Bigger bubble or longer table musictechpolicy.com/2023/06/28/the… via MusicTechPolicy.com

Kris Ahrend on the X: Congress Investigates the Mechanical Licensing Collective’s Investment Business Rules musictechpolicy.com/2023/07/04/kri… via MusicTechPolicy.com

I'm optimistic about #Threads. And Elon Musk getting me to cheer on Mark Zuckerberg was not on my 2023 bingo card. You can find me on Threads here: threads.net/theblakemorgan

Thanks Rep. Darrell Issa and Sen. Marsha Blackburn for supporting artist pay for radio play with American Music Fairness Act! #AMFA #IRespectMusic The Music Modernization Act Transformed Licensing, but There’s More Work to Do: by Rep. Darrell Issa variety.com/2023/music/opi… via @variety

Must read thread by Jackie Venson on Predatory Business Practices by Venues musictechpolicy.com/2023/07/07/mus… via MusicTechPolicy.com

Really enjoying connecting (and reconnecting with my Twitter peeps over at Threads, where at least so far, the algorithm is actually allowing me to find people I’ve lost regular contact with. Hope you’ll find me there too. threads.net/@theblakemorgan

Ollie Strikes Back: The MLC's Investment Problem musictechpolicy.com/2023/07/11/oll… via MusicTechPolicy.com

“We urge all MEPs to support this important initiative and we look forward to working collectively towards a sustainable future for the music industry”, ECSA President helienne states in Complete Music Update. Read the full article on our #MusicStreaming report & @Ibangarciadb's draft report⬇️

Jeff Harleston: "AI that uses, or worse yet, appropriates their work – or their name, image, likeness, or voice – without authorization is not." Universal Music Exec Calls On Senate to Regulate AI: ‘Ensure Creators Are Respected and Protected’ thewrap.com/ai-congression…

The Number of Songs in the World Doubled Yesterday. “Until this week, I didn’t think infinity could be an artistic goal - or even a guideline - but that’s precisely the aim of AI company Mubert" #ai honest-broker.com/p/the-number-o…

Linda Bloss-Baum Joins Faculty of Business & Entertainment Program at American University Kogod School of Business artistrightswatch.com/2023/07/17/lin… via Artist Rights Watch

I wonder if music is "noncore"? That would be a great catalog. "Iger put roughly a third of the company up for sale this week, declaring Disney’s linear TV assets noncore." Bob Iger Shifts From Building an Empire to a Disney Yard Sale bloomberg.com/news/newslette… via Bloomberg Technology

Save the Date: David C Lowery, Mala Sharma of GeorgiaMusicPartners and MusicTechPolicy.com "When is Ticketing Like Pork Bellies?" 7/27 musictechpolicy.com/2023/07/22/sav… via MusicTechPolicy.com

Saw this posted on LinkedIn as a leader’s recommended reading list (or something along those lines). Once again I am begging of you, please read more fiction. I promise that it will do more for you vs another productivity optimization book.

There is an inescapable irony to this issue getting ink the same week that Oliver Anthony debuts at #1 with no label. Why Aren’t More Pop Stars Being Born? billboard.com/music/pop/new-… via billboard

Approaches to BMI Sale musictechpolicy.com/2023/08/25/app… via MusicTechPolicy.com

BMI writers: With the looming sale of BMI to private equity, what are you planning to do?