Current news and features we unearthed from around the web we thought you might like to read today.

Why Canada is now home to some of the toughest anti-piracy rules in the world…and what should come next: Canada last overhauled its copyright laws in 2012, bringing to a conclusion more than a decade of failed bills and lobbying pressure – Michael Geist blog

Bluesfest director appeals to premier for share of funding dollars: Approving the Stage 2 LRT plan was the main entrée at Wednesday’s council meeting, but there were juicy appetisers – Aedan Helmer, Ottawa Citizen

From singing posters to talking t-shirts: Incredible tech turns everyday objects into FM radio stations – Daily Mail

Why Stingray Digital is betting it all against streaming music – Joe Castaldo, Canadian Business

Why Sunrise Records thinks it can succeed where HMV failed – Catherine McIntyre, Canadian Business

Nintendo wins Canadian copyright case against the sale of piracy-enabling flashcarts – Jeff Grubb, VentureBeat

Millennials’ Preferences are disrupting Music Biz – Michelle Borré and Daryl Armstrong, Barron’s

Why Katy Perry grabbing Shawn Mendes’ butt on the red carpet is not a joke – Noelle Devoe, Seventeen

Songwriters sing blues over diminished royalties from streaming – Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg

Trump’s new FCC chief is on a mission to radically revise agency policy – Ted Johnson, Variety

Adele’s 21 outsells The Dark Side of the Moon – Michael Hann, The Guardian

Wolfgang’s Vault owner in legal battle over streaming rights – The Guardian

Charlotte Day Wilson finds work is paying off -- Toronto Star

11 women in music being bold for change -- nme.com

Stevie Ray Vaughan exhibit in Austin museum -- bizjournals.com