Alexandra Kerecman

When all sides of the music industry work together, big things happen

By Alexandra Kerecman WASHINGTON – Almost two years ago, President Donald Trump, with Kid Rock by his side, signed an unanimous bill into law that will bring dramatic change to the music industry when it goes into effect in 2021. However, not many people outside the music industry have heard of the Orrin G. Hatch-BobContinue reading “When all sides of the music industry work together, big things happen”

Streaming music might be a gift to you, but it’s not a gift to the artists

WASHINGTON – The average cost for a premium subscription on a music streaming app is $10 a month, but a musician only makes around 3/1,000 of a cent per stream depending what app is used. Andy Valenti, a guitarist and singer in the indie soul band Oh He Dead, says although his band has overContinue reading “Streaming music might be a gift to you, but it’s not a gift to the artists”

Congress hears the case for expanding Family and Medical Leave Act

WASHINGTON – Witness and members of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee debated whether the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act should be changed to include those that are in the FAMILY Act. The hearing featured testimony from two policy fellows, a member of the North Carolina General Assembly and a small business owner. TheContinue reading “Congress hears the case for expanding Family and Medical Leave Act”