Embracing the digital music age

Independant record labels have formed their own coalition for addressing the digital age. It's about time [1]:

Earlier this month, 6 major labels [2] signed an open letter (PDF) [3] that has more then likely left more then a scar on their reputation last month with their study backfiring on them [4].

There's then the formation of the Canadian Music Creators Coalition [5]. Some of the major Canadian bands that are now under this coalition include: Barenaked Ladies, Avril Lavigne, Sarah McLachlan, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sum 41, Stars, Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace), Dave Bidini (Rheostatics), Billy Talent, John K. Samson (Weakerthans), Broken Social Scene, Sloan, Andrew Cash and Bob Wiseman (Co-founder Blue Rodeo)

The coalition espouses a 3-point platform:

• Suing Our Fans is Destructive and Hypocritical
• Digital Locks are Risky and Counterproductive
• Cultural Policy Should Support Actual Canadian Artists