Comments on: Dear RIAA: Please get your royalties from terrestrial radio http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:20:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Therapy New York http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13136 Therapy New York Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:11:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13136 The RIAA is now making terrestrial radio pay for using their content library. Was it free for terrestrial radio to use the content library? If so, it must suck to have to pay for the content. But, I see how this can be beneficial for podcasters. Does terrestrial radio promote the podcasts? If you guys can work out a deal then everybody should walk away happy. The RIAA is now making terrestrial radio pay for using their content library. Was it free for terrestrial radio to use the content library? If so, it must suck to have to pay for the content. But, I see how this can be beneficial for podcasters. Does terrestrial radio promote the podcasts? If you guys can work out a deal then everybody should walk away happy.

]]> By: themilitiagroup http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-451 themilitiagroup Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:47:28 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-451 David vs. Goliath: the battle of royalty rates for Internet radio As part of the ever changing landscape of digital distribution and promotion it is essential that we all take a leading role in maintaining those avenues best suited for exploiting creative art. A thriving market place is synonymous with equal rights and fair payment due to labels and artists. However, as some businesses begin within the confines of an incubator we must all do our good will and help nurse these frail children of commerce to prosperous businessmen. In order to help the struggling internet radio stations compete with the standards of their industry we must allow for low royalty rates until such time when these companies gain a fair market share. Webcasting and Internet radio have proven to be a vital commodity in the dissemination of societies greatest free opinion platform; music. This is simply another evolution of the current American trend. American law is evolving towards more recognition of moral rights. This is our time to make an example of the conscience in music business! Within the moral commonwealth, when one prospers we all thrive. Join the American Association if Independent Music ( A2IM.org) in the ongoing public discussion of non-terrestrial webcasting royalty rates. -The Militia Group David vs. Goliath: the battle of royalty rates for Internet radio

As part of the ever changing landscape of digital distribution and promotion it is essential that we all take a leading role in maintaining those avenues best suited for exploiting creative art. A thriving market place is synonymous with equal rights and fair payment due to labels and artists. However, as some businesses begin within the confines of an incubator we must all do our good will and help nurse these frail children of commerce to prosperous businessmen. In order to help the struggling internet radio stations compete with the standards of their industry we must allow for low royalty rates until such time when these companies gain a fair market share. Webcasting and Internet radio have proven to be a vital commodity in the dissemination of societies greatest free opinion platform; music. This is simply another evolution of the current American trend. American law is evolving towards more recognition of moral rights. This is our time to make an example of the conscience in music business! Within the moral commonwealth, when one prospers we all thrive. Join the American Association if Independent Music ( A2IM.org) in the ongoing public discussion of non-terrestrial webcasting royalty rates.

-The Militia Group

]]> By: themilitiagroup http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13603 themilitiagroup Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:47:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13603 David vs. Goliath: the battle of royalty rates for Internet radio As part of the ever changing landscape of digital distribution and promotion it is essential that we all take a leading role in maintaining those avenues best suited for exploiting creative art. A thriving market place is synonymous with equal rights and fair payment due to labels and artists. However, as some businesses begin within the confines of an incubator we must all do our good will and help nurse these frail children of commerce to prosperous businessmen. In order to help the struggling internet radio stations compete with the standards of their industry we must allow for low royalty rates until such time when these companies gain a fair market share. Webcasting and Internet radio have proven to be a vital commodity in the dissemination of societies greatest free opinion platform; music. This is simply another evolution of the current American trend. American law is evolving towards more recognition of moral rights. This is our time to make an example of the conscience in music business! Within the moral commonwealth, when one prospers we all thrive. Join the American Association if Independent Music ( A2IM.org) in the ongoing public discussion of non-terrestrial webcasting royalty rates. -The Militia Group David vs. Goliath: the battle of royalty rates for Internet radio

As part of the ever changing landscape of digital distribution and promotion it is essential that we all take a leading role in maintaining those avenues best suited for exploiting creative art. A thriving market place is synonymous with equal rights and fair payment due to labels and artists. However, as some businesses begin within the confines of an incubator we must all do our good will and help nurse these frail children of commerce to prosperous businessmen. In order to help the struggling internet radio stations compete with the standards of their industry we must allow for low royalty rates until such time when these companies gain a fair market share. Webcasting and Internet radio have proven to be a vital commodity in the dissemination of societies greatest free opinion platform; music. This is simply another evolution of the current American trend. American law is evolving towards more recognition of moral rights. This is our time to make an example of the conscience in music business! Within the moral commonwealth, when one prospers we all thrive. Join the American Association if Independent Music ( A2IM.org) in the ongoing public discussion of non-terrestrial webcasting royalty rates.

-The Militia Group

]]> By: Doug Haslam http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-450 Doug Haslam Tue, 22 May 2007 22:19:15 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-450 Once again biting the hands that feed-- what if terrestrial radio stations got sick and tired of promoting those major label records and paying for the privilege? Not that simple I know, but it is a symbiotic relationship. Radio stations could stand to get a little more creative in their playlists-- ok, a lot. Once again biting the hands that feed– what if terrestrial radio stations got sick and tired of promoting those major label records and paying for the privilege? Not that simple I know, but it is a symbiotic relationship.

Radio stations could stand to get a little more creative in their playlists– ok, a lot.

]]> By: Doug Haslam http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13602 Doug Haslam Tue, 22 May 2007 22:19:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13602 Once again biting the hands that feed-- what if terrestrial radio stations got sick and tired of promoting those major label records and paying for the privilege? Not that simple I know, but it is a symbiotic relationship. Radio stations could stand to get a little more creative in their playlists-- ok, a lot. Once again biting the hands that feed– what if terrestrial radio stations got sick and tired of promoting those major label records and paying for the privilege? Not that simple I know, but it is a symbiotic relationship.

Radio stations could stand to get a little more creative in their playlists– ok, a lot.

]]> By: Les Zaldor http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-449 Les Zaldor Tue, 22 May 2007 16:06:34 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-449 I like the idea Matthew has... Bum Rush The Station... Let's start a campaign to have radio stations play Podsafe music - pick a station, we email/call/carrier pigeon them with the artist name and song! Let's do this! I like the idea Matthew has… Bum Rush The Station… Let’s start a campaign to have radio stations play Podsafe music – pick a station, we email/call/carrier pigeon them with the artist name and song! Let’s do this!

]]> By: Les Zaldor http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13601 Les Zaldor Tue, 22 May 2007 16:06:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13601 I like the idea Matthew has... Bum Rush The Station... Let's start a campaign to have radio stations play Podsafe music - pick a station, we email/call/carrier pigeon them with the artist name and song! Let's do this! I like the idea Matthew has… Bum Rush The Station… Let’s start a campaign to have radio stations play Podsafe music – pick a station, we email/call/carrier pigeon them with the artist name and song! Let’s do this!

]]> By: Mark Forman http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-448 Mark Forman Mon, 21 May 2007 21:28:04 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-448 Great comments, energy here. I feel key point isn't hurting Clear Channel's pockets. I feel key point is shutting down-the asshat RIAA. It's these gangster's in suits that are ruining the party for everyone. Do I want good indie music available everywhere-hell yeah! Radio, internet radio, podcasts... Clear Channel is not the enemy folks-Rancid Institutionalized Archaic Agressors! Great comments, energy here. I feel key point isn’t hurting Clear Channel’s pockets. I feel key point is shutting down-the asshat RIAA. It’s these gangster’s in suits that are ruining the party for everyone.

Do I want good indie music available everywhere-hell yeah! Radio, internet radio, podcasts…

Clear Channel is not the enemy folks-Rancid Institutionalized Archaic Agressors!

]]> By: Mark Forman http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13600 Mark Forman Mon, 21 May 2007 21:28:00 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-13600 Great comments, energy here. I feel key point isn't hurting Clear Channel's pockets. I feel key point is shutting down-the asshat RIAA. It's these gangster's in suits that are ruining the party for everyone. Do I want good indie music available everywhere-hell yeah! Radio, internet radio, podcasts... Clear Channel is not the enemy folks-Rancid Institutionalized Archaic Agressors! Great comments, energy here. I feel key point isn’t hurting Clear Channel’s pockets. I feel key point is shutting down-the asshat RIAA. It’s these gangster’s in suits that are ruining the party for everyone.

Do I want good indie music available everywhere-hell yeah! Radio, internet radio, podcasts…

Clear Channel is not the enemy folks-Rancid Institutionalized Archaic Agressors!

]]> By: anji bee http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-447 anji bee Mon, 21 May 2007 19:10:53 +0000 http://www.christopherspenn.com/2007/05/21/dear-riaa-please-get-your-royalties-from-terrestrial-radio/#comment-447 man, as a recording artist myself, i am once again at a loss... the more the riaa tries to "clean up" the music biz, or whatever it is they think they're doing, the more they're screwing shit up. my band, lovespirals, is so totally caught up in the middle of all this confusion. on the one hand, we want to collect whatever money is due to us for inclusion on tv, cable, and film -- so we've had to be signed up with bmi/ascap what-have-you. but on the other hand, we aren't a big time clear channel band, so we want to be played on podcasts and internet radio. we've got music up on the podsafe music network, garageband, etc... i consider myself to be an indie artist, but i fear that hardline folks out there would see me as some sort of traitor for actually collecting royalties from mtv, vh1, et al. but come on, as an indie band, you really have to take what you can get, because you're only selling a few thousand cds and the music gear, recording hardware and software, and promotions -- not to mention our time -- all cost us way more than what we make back from cd sales. but as an internet radio dj and podcaster myself, i certainly don't want to have to choose being paying the riaa or shutting down. i play bands that want to be played and have asked to be played, which is really the best way to go all the way around. why can't it just be simple and honest? i just know they want to charge EVERYONE fees regardless of what their content actually is. they'd happily charge "podsafe" podcasters and djs fees that would end up going into the pockets of the major label bands, instead of the indie artists that were played. the riaa just want to make sweeping, across the board laws that benefit the top of the heap moguls that have surely set this monster into motion. it all just leaves me feeling bitter and disempowered. man, as a recording artist myself, i am once again at a loss… the more the riaa tries to “clean up” the music biz, or whatever it is they think they’re doing, the more they’re screwing shit up.

my band, lovespirals, is so totally caught up in the middle of all this confusion. on the one hand, we want to collect whatever money is due to us for inclusion on tv, cable, and film — so we’ve had to be signed up with bmi/ascap what-have-you. but on the other hand, we aren’t a big time clear channel band, so we want to be played on podcasts and internet radio. we’ve got music up on the podsafe music network, garageband, etc… i consider myself to be an indie artist, but i fear that hardline folks out there would see me as some sort of traitor for actually collecting royalties from mtv, vh1, et al. but come on, as an indie band, you really have to take what you can get, because you’re only selling a few thousand cds and the music gear, recording hardware and software, and promotions — not to mention our time — all cost us way more than what we make back from cd sales.

but as an internet radio dj and podcaster myself, i certainly don’t want to have to choose being paying the riaa or shutting down. i play bands that want to be played and have asked to be played, which is really the best way to go all the way around. why can’t it just be simple and honest? i just know they want to charge EVERYONE fees regardless of what their content actually is. they’d happily charge “podsafe” podcasters and djs fees that would end up going into the pockets of the major label bands, instead of the indie artists that were played. the riaa just want to make sweeping, across the board laws that benefit the top of the heap moguls that have surely set this monster into motion.

it all just leaves me feeling bitter and disempowered.

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