For decades, AM/FM radio stations in the United States have paid songwriters and publishers when music is played on the air, but not the performers, musicians, producers, or record labels behind the sound recordings themselves.
The bipartisan American Music Fairness Act would finally close that loophole by requiring terrestrial radio broadcasters to pay artists for the use of their recordings — just like streaming services, satellite radio, and digital platforms already do. The bill also includes protections for small and local broadcasters and public radio.
Artists deserve to be paid when billion-dollar radio companies profit from their work. Please sign the letter here.
The Trichordist 