ArtsJournal.com has just kicked off a series of conversational blog posts about the nature of art and creativity in a hi-tech, networked world. Future of Music Coalition is known to ponder this topic from time to time (OK, more like every day), so we’re delighted to have been invited to participate.

Technology has impacted pretty much every aspect of our daily lives, and this is no different for creators. Yet there are some important questions about how artists (including musicians) interact not only technology itself, but also decisionmakers who shape its evolution. ArtsJournal has a fantastic reputation for fostering discussion on a wide variety of issues, and this looks to be amazing.

Here’s the basic framework: read more

On Monday, July 12, Future of Music Coalition submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission in its media ownership rules review. Although this proceeding takes into account the whole range of American media — newspapers, television, etc. — we focused on station ownership consolidation in the broadcast radio market, because that’s what impacts musicians and fans.  read more