Will American music artists follow the Brits?
According to a new report, some of Britain’s biggest music stars have banded together to demand greater control over their music in the digital age.
No surprise, online savvy Radiohead is one of the 60 founding members of the “Featured Artists’ Coalition.”
The mission of the coalition is:
“the protection of performers’ and musicians’ rights. We want all artists to have more control of their music and a much fairer share of the profits it generates in the digital age. We speak with one voice to help artists strike a new bargain with record companies, digital distributors and others, and are campaigning for specific changes.”
Radiohead’s co-manager told the media, “It is time for artists to have a strong collective voice to stand up for their interests. The digital landscape is changing fast and new deals are being struck all the time, but all too often without reference to the people who actually make the music.”
The group has planned an official launch event in the north England music hub (and home of Oasis) Manchester on Sunday.
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