April 01, 2004
DIY Punk Rock Since 1972
Posted by nerdling | April 1, 2004 12:10 PM
Brent Hansen, President & Chief Executive, MTV Networks Europe added: "MTV Networks Europe is and always has been the home of independent music and artists. By signing this deal we are making a firm statement of our unwavering commitment to indie artists and labels, and affirming their value and importance to us and our business."
Their value is the reason why a coalition of indie labels had to hire VPL to negotiate a compromise when MTV Europe tried to cut royalties to independent labels by 50%. That is an unwavering commitment, all right—to making money by whatever means necessary, particularly screwing the little guys.
And yet the labels keep coming back for more punishment. Haven't we all learned at this point that MTV and the rest of the industry will fuck you over as hard and as long as they can?
