Statement of Jenny Toomey, Executive Director, Future of Music Coalition

As we have said since the first publication of our manifesto, for the vast majority of independent musicians the Napster question is a red herring:

“In a marketplace where manufacturing and distribution monopolies concentrate the power of over 90% of music sold into the hands of five labels, with huge media mergers continuing to consolidate the decisions of what to play and promote, it becomes more and more difficult for artists to gain exposure through the few remaining coveted radio spots.” read more