Brothers, it's time to revolt. Oh, hang on, it's a bit nippy.

The attempt to try and form a union of musicians to represent their interests ran aground because of the snow. You know, we must all stand up and be counted, but... well, it's chilly out there.

The main aim of the Featured Artists Coalition is to try and force labels to share more of what we shall call the digital dividend with them, which seems a good idea. One that, you know, you might think they should have thought about when they were negotiating their last contracts.

Still, it snowed a little, so the record companies will live to fight another day.

[Thanks to Michael M]