#IRESPECTMUSIC fight continues because ‘the right number is not zero’
Both Republicans and Democrats say that the U.S. House Judiciary Committee will continue to push for this bill to get artists paid for radio airplay if it doesn’t pass in. Continue reading
House Committee approves bill requiring radio to pay performer royalty
The US House Judiciary Committee has approved The American Music Fairness Act, which would require radio stations to pay performance royalties. All other major countries already require over-the-air broadcasters to. Continue reading
American Music Fairness Act Congressional hearing today
Today, Wednesday February 2nd at 10 AM ET. the US House Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on finally paying artists when their music is played on the radio. Continue reading
Radio needs a new model, says Dropkick Murphy’s frontman Ken Casey
Among the supporters of the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA) is bassist Ken Casey, member of Local 9-535 (Boston, MA) and longtime frontman of the Celtic punk band the Dropkick. Continue reading
Artist, advocate Terrany Johnson aka Tee Double is fighting the good fight
Multitalented Hip Hop artist Terrany Johnson (aka Tee Double) speaks out on radio royalties., the American Music Fairness Act and a life dedicated to empowering musicians. A guest post by. Continue reading
Did you know that U.S. radio doesn’t pay artists for airplay?
Blake Morgan, singer-songwriter, music producer, and activist, joins Michael Brandvold and Jay Gilbert to discuss the #IRespectMusic campaign and efforts to support The American Music Fairness Act. Blake talks about. Continue reading
@TheBlakeMorgan on the American Music Fairness Act launch and #IRespectMusic [Interview]
In this interview, Blake Morgan, one of the driving forces behind the American Music Fairness Act, discusses the legislation’s launch, and what the #irespectmusic community can do to help support. Continue reading
