July 31, 2014 Vol 1 | Issue 4 In This Issue On the Hill & In the Know 1 ICYMI: Video Debut! 2 Lorde’s In. Are You? 3 On Top of The Chevin 3 SoundExchange Partners with School Night! 5 Events & Special Offers 6 On the Hill & In the Know The Summer of Music Licensing As the House Judiciary Committee continues its comprehensive review of copyright law, one message is echoing from every corner of the music industry: all creators must be compensated fairly for the use of their music wherever it is played. The most recent music licensing hearings in June centered on several key issues: • Creating a long overdue performance right for artists and record labels when their recordings are played over terrestrial FM radio • Correcting the loophole that certain digital radio services say allows them to use recordings made before 1972 for free, forever • Establishing a fair market value rate standard for sound recordings across all digital platforms • Reviewing the rules and rate standards used to determine what songwriters are paid 1 www.soundexchange.com SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe laid out the case for addressing these issues in his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on June 25, 2014. Huppe shared what he believes should be the guiding principle for legislators considering music licensing reform: “All creators should receive fair pay, on all platforms, whenever their music is used.” In the course of the recent music licensing hearings, Members of the House Judiciary Committee came together around the notion of dealing with many of these issues in a comprehensive legislation. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) expressed interest in pursuing such a bill, and SoundExchange looks forward to working with him to see where common ground can be found. Already this year, SoundExchange has taken up Project72, a campaign focused on ensuring fair pay to artists who recorded before 1972. Legislation on this subject has growing support in the House thanks to sponsors Rep. George Holding (R-NC) and Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), Ranking Member of the full Judiciary Committee. The bill also has the support of Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC), the Chairman of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee. The music licensing debate will continue to be a focus of the House Judiciary Committee through the end of the Congress in December, and SoundExchange looks forward to representing the interests of the entire recording industry as the debate moves forward. ICYMI: Video Debut! As part of Project72, which SoundByte first covered in May, SoundExchange asked Washington, D.C.- and New York City-based artists what music means to them, and which legendary artists inspired their work. Their responses revealed just how important music is to our culture and history. From Donovan to Miles Davis, the work of artists who recorded before 1972 resonates in a big way with both musicians and fans, and influences the music of today. To move music forward, it’s vital that all music, regardless of when it was recorded, is respected. Don’t just take SoundExchange’s word for it. Click on the image to the right to hear how pre-1972 artists inspired a new generation of music creators. 2 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014 Lorde’s In. Are You? SoundExchange has a lot of amazing members. Lorde — a recipient of the 2014 SoundExchange PULSE Award — is one of them. “I am so grateful to have the support of SoundExchange! Thank you for all the hard work and dedication you have shown me and so many other emerging artists.” If you aren’t a member yet, what are you waiting for? Photo Credit: Charles Howells On Top of The Chevin If you were to travel nearby Otley, a small town in Yorkshire, Northern England, you might find yourself looking upon a large hill that overlooks the town called “The Chevin.” And if you were to travel into the town itself, you might be lucky enough to happen upon an up and coming rock band also called “The Chevin.” No, it’s not a coincidence. The band, which is made up of Coyle Girelli (vocals, guitar, piano), Mat Steel (guitar), Jon Langford Coyle Girelli of The Chevin (bass), and Mal Taylor (drums), came together in 2010 took its name from that very hill that overlooks the town. According to the group, “the [name] was staring us in the face the whole time.” So exactly how did the quartet come together? Well it’s actually simpler than you might think. The four members all hail from Otley and according to the band, “It’s a pretty small town so if you play music, you tend to gravitate towards each other.” After forming, the band took their act on tour around Britain in mid-2011 to promote the release of Champion EP. They opened for groups including White Lies, The Airborne Toxic, and Pigeon Detectives. Following this tour, they caught the eye of SO Recordings in London and signed a record deal. They released their first full length album, Borderland throughout the United Kingdom and the United States in September 2012. 3 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014 The band recognizes the ever changing nature of the music industry and the importance of organizations like SoundExchange. Says the group, “The Internet already feels like the center of the new musical universe and so having someone keeping track of some of the new revenue streams it has created is obviously important.” As for what’s next, The Chevin is currently working on a brand new album. Following its release, they’ll be hitting the road again to promote the new music. And they for one are excited: “[We’re] looking forward to heading out there and seeing our fans again.” For more on the band, check out their website here. Be sure to check out the exclusive Q&A with the band below.. 4 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014 SoundExchange Partners with School Night! SoundExchange is partnering with School Night!, a wildly popular, weekly tastemaker showcase created by Chris Douridas (KCRW) and Matt Goldman (MFG Productions). The program has grown organically in Los Angeles and occurs on Mondays at a venue called Bardot in Hollywood. School Night! showcases top tier, emerging and established artists for loyal music fans. Since launch, School Night! has hosted the U.S. debuts of London Grammar, Michael Kiwanuka, Photo Credit – Martin Lambert Chet Faker, Liam Bailey, Katy B., Jono McCleery and the LA debuts of The Naked and Famous, Two Door Cinema Club, Django Django, Twin Shadow, Tom Odell, Villagers, and MNDR, among others. Recent appearances include Sky Ferreira, Alt-J, Icona Pop, Capital Cities, Youngblood Hawke, Father John Misty, Quadron, St. Lucia, and Tycho. Headline sets have ranged from Moby to Chrissie Hynde to Ben Folds to Stevie Nicks, and DJ sets by Erik Hassle performs at School Night! Florence + the Machine, Gotye and more. Photo Credit – Martin Lambert. Check the website regularly for details on upcoming events. 5 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014 Events & Special Offers Events DMW Music CMJ 2014 New York, NY New York, NY September 9, 2014 October 25, 2014 Member Discount Code (15% off): SOUND15 Panel: “Rights, Licenses & Royalties: San Francisco MusicTech Summit XVI What Does It All Mean for the Business of Music?” San Francisco, Calif. featuring SoundExchange Director of Claims, November 11, 2014 Scott Berenson Special Offers for Members SoundExchange will continue to roll out brand new special offers for members throughout the year. SoundByte will be your go to place to find the latest on what the organization is offering. Working Advantage Description: The Working Advantage discount network allows you to save up to 60% on ticketed events and online shopping. Through Working Advantage you can save on: Movie Tickets Sporting Events Merchant Gift Certificates Theme Parks Hotels and Travel Online Shopping Ski Tickets Health and Fitness Many more Broadway Shows Museums and City Passes Working Advantage will be developing additional offers exclusive to SoundExchange focused on music and artist related discounts! Benefit: To subscribe, you may access the Working Advantage website by clicking here: www.workingadvantage.com/SoundExchange. Special Note: Working Advantage offers 24-hour online shopping and customer support Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern time. If you have specific questions regarding the site, please contact Working Advantage at 800-565-3712. Please do not contact SoundExchange. 6 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014 FanBridge Description: FanBridge helps you build a large email list of your fans. The world’s largest musicians, labels, comedians, and video creators use FanBridge to sell more tickets, increase merchandise and music sales, and increase fan engagement. There are other email and social tools out there, but FanBridge was made for musicians from the beginning. Start your 30 day free trial today! Benefit: Plans start at $15.99, and SoundExchange members get 40% off for two months. Note: Restricted to new signups only. SoundExchange Discount Code: SOUNDX40 Bandzoogle Description: Bandzoogle is a platform where musicians and companies can build their own websites. The easy to use website and all of its features are included. Bandzoogle also includes tools to manage emails and mailing lists, and powerful direct-to-fan commerce options (Bandzoogle takes no commission on sales). Plans include a domain name, hosting, dozens of themes, online support, and more. Discount amount: Access to an exclusive 3-month promotional free trial of Bandzoogle covering all Standard Plan Bandzoogle features, and a 15% discount on all membership plans. Plans after the SoundExchange benefit trial period start at $9.95/month. Soundexchange discount code: sx 7 www.soundexchange.com | July 31, 2014.