The CRTC Wants Your Comments On Your Internet

Whether you think it’s too slow, spotty or expensive, the CRTC wants know.

Click here to access their questionnaire.

Weekend Offer

Amazon is offering Amazon Prime to new members for US$73 in the states and CAD$79 in Canada.

The American offer expires on January 17th, 2016 at 11:59 p.m, Pacific Time and includes a 20% discount on video games (pre-orders and new releases up to two weeks after initial release). The Canadian offer, which includes a 30 day free trial, has no expiry date.

Are You A Songwriter ?

Canadian songwriters have until February 29th, 2016 to submit their works to the Keys To The Junos Songwriting Contest. Click the video for details.

David Bowie – 1947-2016

Spotify Sued, Again

Music Business Worldwide reports that Spotify is facing a second class action lawsuit over royalties.

The first was filed by Camper Van Beethoven songwriter and frontman David Lowery on December 28th, 2015 for US$150 Million and the second was filed by songwriter and publishing company owner Melissa Ferrick on January 8th, 2016 for US$200 Million.

The music streaming service is also in negotiations with the National Music Publishers Association in the states over their alleged failure to secure mechanical rights.

Looking For Custom Vinyl ?

Are you looking for someone to press your favourite songs onto vinyl ? Diginyl may be the answer.

This German company is looking for funds to start a custom vinyl pressing service though Kickstarter and it will be offering compilations on black, transparent or picture vinyl as of June 2016.

Click here for additional information on this project.