Over the past ten years, many experiments have been tried as a counterbalance to the shift in the music landscape brought about by digital technologies and the vast increase in access to broadband: DRM on songs, major-label-owned music services, licensed P2P and lawsuits against companies and individuals, to name a few. Have previous policy choices ? from the airwaves to the internet ? had their intended effect? What have we learned in the past nine years, and where do we go next? read more

Two of the most pressing demands facing musicians in the digital age are how to earn a living and maintain control of their careers. Today?s artists can choose numerous methods of getting their music to fans. But what strategies will yield the best long-term results? How can artists and entrepreneurs re-engineer the DIY model for the digital age? read more

For years, Congress and the FCC have worked on a series of initiatives designed to revise the telecommunications regulatory framework, including everything from broadband deployment and network neutrality to spectrum reform. It’s clear that these issues are a top priority for the Obama administration, but which will be tackled first? How will proposed revisions impact musicians, tech entrepreneurs and the public? How does broadband policy intersect with concerns about protecting intellectual property? What would a pro-musician Telecom Act look like? read more