When people like myself hear the term "direct" being used in relation to artists and their fans, it often conveys a better deal is being struck for the artist(s) in question.
Unfortunately, Sirius' desire to ditch SoundExchange and strike "direct licensing" deals with the labels will result in a loss of revenue for nearly every artist involved.
soundexchangeHow Sirius' Move Towards 'Direct Licensing' Is Bad For ArtistsTechdirt Thu, 11/10/2011 - 21:49
Internet radio sites, music industry reach agreement over royalt...Linux Today Thu, 07/09/2009 - 15:33
LA Times: "Deal with SoundExchange allows webcasters such as Pandora to pay lower per-song royalties or a percentage of their revenue." |
