K.M. Richards
Program Director, The Eighties Channel™
Not knowing who any of those artists are, I am totally bewildered now.
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Music's Latest Royalty Push
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Not knowing who any of those artists are, I am totally bewildered now.
Musically you're right. But in terms of their business model, it's an option for artists who don't care about airplay.
I go to lots of music conferences, and it's all they talk about. Tour, Tour, Tour. Hits don't matter if you tour.
But once again, if you don't get played on the radio, you won't benefit from a radio royalty.
Part of the expanding alt-country movement. Arena/stadium success is mostly in Southern and Southwestern markets that have always been strong country markets, but Zach Bryan started as a similar act and now draws huge crowds everywhere with very little radio support. Phish is a good comparison.
K.M. Richards
Program Director, The Eighties Channel™
Who ... and who?
This was reported today:
radioink.com
As it says, this is a non-binding resolution, so the votes could change. But the fact is that this music royalty really only benefits a handful of music states, such as NY, CA, MI, TN, FL, LA, and maybe TX and MS. The rest don't care.
A Bipartisan House Majority On Board With 'LRFA' - Radio Ink
The push is on to get pending legislation on the floor of the full House of Representatives for key bills that involve radio — including the "American Music Fairness Act." Such efforts could be DOA before 2026 arrives, as a bipartisan majority of the lower body of Congress has signed on to the...
radioink.com
As it says, this is a non-binding resolution, so the votes could change. But the fact is that this music royalty really only benefits a handful of music states, such as NY, CA, MI, TN, FL, LA, and maybe TX and MS. The rest don't care.
This is an interesting battle going on between SiriusXM and SoundExchange. The claim by Sirius is that SoundExchange has no enforcement role in its statute, and therefore can't sue for underpayment of royalties.
www.insideradio.com
This could have implications for radio if the music industry gets its broadcasting royalty. As of now, SoundExchange has investigations pending for digital royalties with several broadcasting companies.
www.insideradio.com
Court Case Could Reshape How Streaming Royalties Are Enforced.
There is a high-stakes battle in federal court between SiriusXM and SoundExchange over whether the royalty collector can sue over alleged underpayments. SiriusXM argues federal law grants no such authority,
This could have implications for radio if the music industry gets its broadcasting royalty. As of now, SoundExchange has investigations pending for digital royalties with several broadcasting companies.
Seven Radio Groups Face SoundExchange Streaming Audits.
Each year SoundExchange selects a group of companies to determine whether its royalty collection procedures are working as designed. This year, the Copyright Royalty Board has disclosed that SoundExchange will