Artists Strive To Wrest Rights From Music Industry

eldavojohn writes "The funny thing about the RIAA & BPI is that the artists are just as tired as the fans with how online music is being handled. So they're trying something new called the Featured Artists' Coalition. FAC's site states in their charter: 'We believe that all music artistes should control their destiny because ultimately it is their art and endeavors that create the pleasure and emotion enjoyed by so many.' As digital releases are increasing, the artists aren't seeing any more money. With the advent of online distribution, are the traditional music industry functions of promotion, samples, radio, and marketing now nothing but costly overhead for the artists? From Iron Maiden to Kate Nash to Radiohead, some big names are backing this new organization."

Comments

We need market to decide the price of any album

[unity100]

I dont want MBA types deciding what price should an album from a particular artist should be sold. they naturally decide on how much they can get out of the pockets of the consumer.

and since, artist is bound by contract to the label, it is another form of monopoly - you wont be able to get records of that artist from any other label.

lets not fool ourselves. this is no competition. just like in the fields of patenting, it hurts our society.

we need market decide what they want to pay for any music piece. or, the artist even.