Future of Music Coalition’s Rock the Net: Musicians for Net Neutrality CD comes out via Thirsty Ear Recordings on July 29. If you can’t wait that long, you can listen to previews and purchase a specially-priced MP3 version here. (Simply click on the album cover icon and hit “Add Album to Cart.” At checkout, use the Paypal/Credit Card option.) read more

Stay tuned for a closer look at Sweet Home New Orleans, and the terrific work they do.
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FMC in Brazil
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 10:59 AM
Photo by Wayne Marshall

Several FMC staffers recently returned from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where they convened with international musicians for discussions and public panels about the issues and challenges that musicians face in an ever-evolving field. read more

This coming week, FMC’s Education Director Kristin Thomson is participating in a number of very cool events. If you’re in DC or Philadelphia, or somewhere in between, consider checking these out:

Monday, June 9
Copyright for the Working Musician in a Digital Age
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Coral Street Arts House, 2446 Coral Street, Philadelphia, PA
 Free read more

This week, Billboard Magazine ran a Commentary by FMC Executive Director Ann Chaitovitz on the importance of Net Neutrality to the music community. We’re pleased to have the opportunity to talk about the issue in such a well-read publication.

Unfortunately, the published version contained a paragraph that Ann did not write. So we’re presenting the piece as intended, right here on this very blog. read more

“I think that fans like supporting musicians, and if you can find ways to more directly connect them, you’ll find a way that works.” — Brian Zisk on new technologies in music.

Welcome to the second installment of our ongoing Online Interview Series, in which we chat with experts in music, technology, policy and law. This episode features FMC founding board member, Technologies Director and “serial entrepreneur” Brian Zisk, whose SanFran MusicTech Summit takes place at the Kabuki Hotel in San Francisco on Monday, February 25. read more