Culture Wars: Gov't. About To "Modernize" Music?

As music continues sucking more than ever, the gov't. has been forced to step in. So much for a free cultural market.

 Amy X. Wang / Rolling Stone:

Music Modernization Act advances out of committee to full Senate  —  Bill unanimously passes Senate Judiciary Committee and now goes to Senate for full vote

Discussion:

Jem Aswad / Variety:   Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Passes Music Modernization Act

Rbr-Tvbr / Radio & Television Business Report:   ‘Music Modernization Act’ Clears Senate Judiciary Committee

John Eggerton / Broadcasting & Cable:   Senate Judiciary Approves Music Licensing Bill

Oregonian:   Sen. Wyden, don't hurt our progress on music copyright law: Guest opinion

Marc Schneider / Billboard:   Music Modernization Act Sails Through Senate Judiciary Committee; Industry Reacts

Shiva Stella / Public Knowledge:   Public Knowledge Urges Congress to Improve Music Modernization Act

hypebot:   Music Modernization Act Puts Burden On Labels To ID Mismatched Songs