In an alarming trend that is befalling our aging rock icons (read Springsteen) , here is the update on the cancelled Aerosmith shows from our dear friend Ric Federighi general manager/partner from WIMS AM 1420 MC capital I (read Michigan City Indiana)

by | Sep 12, 2023 | Chicago Rock n Roll History, Heavy Metal news and references, Music industry news, Rock n Roll tour information, Rock star posts of interest

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The reality that music royalty disbursement platform BMI is now a public company after EIGHTY FOUR YEARS of being a non profit has PROFOUND implications for the music business going forward.

by | Sep 11, 2023 | Music history, Music industry news, New music, New music releases

With the advent of streaming and it’s explosive growth Y to Y and the problems it caused in regards to the paltry sums creators were being paid, this development should be a boon to those creators. Maybe. The question is how does a formerly benign non for profit...