Rock Label Refuses to Sign New Artists Until Govt Stops P2P

Finnish rock label Lions Music says illegal file-sharing is “killing independent music and making it impossible for many great musicians to have a chance to release albums and have a musical career even as a part time job.” Finnish rock label Lions Music is drawing a line in the sand against illegal file-sharing by announcing that it will no longer sign new artists until politicians there have ended illegal file-sharing. “We are NOT able to sign more artists,” wrote Lars Eric Mattsson , president of the record label, in a statement on the label’s website (since removed). “No demos or masters you send us will be considered for release.

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Rock Label Refuses to Sign New Artists Until Govt Stops P2P

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