Deconstructing the Week in Music 6.15-6.21

Posted on 20. Jun, 2009 by refe in MUSIC INDUSTRY

Here’s a recap of what went on in the music industry this week. Make sure to check out anything you might have missed and leave your comments. Know something we don’t? Submit a story.

Most Popular:

Why Free Music was Inevitable - An introductory explanation of the economics behind free music.

Resurgence of Vinyl Could be Just What the Industry Needs - Why vinyl is the perfect compliment to digital music.

This Week:

Sufjan Stevens Gives Copyright to Fan Who Won’t Copy - Another innovative idea from an innovative artist. What would you do with exclusive rights to your favorite artist’s new song?

MySpace Lays Off 30% of Employees - Is the writing on the wall for the the once dominant social networking platform?

5 Reasons Why the Performance Rights Act is a Bad Idea – The latest RIAA money-grab could have significant consequences on both the broadcasting industry, and the music industry as a whole.

Creative Culture and the Growing Copyright Extremism - How the recording industry is destroying fair use.

Music Video Picks:

Phoenix – ‘1901′

White Rabbits – ‘Percussion Gun’

Carina Round – ‘Backseat’

This Week in Music History:

1965, Bob Dylan recorded what would be his first ‘electric’ hit, ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ which peaked at No.2 in the US and No.4 on the UK singles chart. (From Thisdayinmusic.com)

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