RIAA Wants Radio Stations to Pay Up

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The LA Times reports that the RIAA is looking for new revenue streams by getting radio stations to pay royalties on the songs they play. Traditionally radio stations have paid royalties to composers and publishers for playing their songs, but not directly to performers and record labels thanks to a federal exemption. The argument goes that the airplay alone is payment enough, in that it helps to sell records. But now, with CD sales in free-fall, and digital sales not picking up the slack, artists and labels are pressing to get that exemption repealed.
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http://blog.wired.com/business/2007/05/riaa_wants_radi.html

The funny thing is that the Onion parodied this very idea 5 years ago. It's amazing how an idea that seemed wildly ridiculous 5 years ago has now become a serious congressional debate.

LOS ANGELES: The Recording Industry Association of America filed a $7.1 billion lawsuit against the nation's radio stations Monday, accusing them of freely distributing copyrighted music.

RIAA president Hilary Rosen and attorney Russell Frackman answer questions in a Los Angeles courthouse.
"It's criminal," RIAA president Hilary Rosen said. "Anyone at any time can simply turn on a radio and hear a copyrighted song. Making matters worse, these radio stations often play the best, catchiest song off the album over and over until people get sick of it. Where is the incentive for people to go out and buy the album?"
According to Rosen, the radio stations acquire copies of RIAA artists' CDs and then broadcast them using a special transmitter, making it possible for anyone with a compatible radio-wave receiver to listen to the songs.
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http://www.theonion.com/content/node/27696
 
wow these people need a life.. they all listen to music as well. thats very hypocritical.
 
"It's criminal," RIAA president Hilary Rosen said. "Anyone at any time can simply turn on a radio and hear a copyrighted song. Making matters worse, these radio stations often play the best, catchiest song off the album over and over until people get sick of it. Where is the incentive for people to go out and buy the album?"
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Now, I'm no musician, or businessman, but I'd say that the incentive lies in the other 12-14 tracks on the CD. I might just be a chickenhead, though.
 
[quote name='rabbitt']Now, I'm no musician, or businessman, but I'd say that the incentive lies in the other 12-14 tracks on the CD. I might just be a chickenhead, though.[/QUOTE]
uhh, rabbitt, that's the fake article

still a load of bullshit though
 
[quote name='AlbinoNinja']uhh, rabbitt, that's the fake article

still a load of bullshit though[/QUOTE]

Is it? Shit. Sure does sound like something they'd say.

Guess that's the point. :D
 
[quote name='rabbitt']Is it? Shit. Sure does sound like something they'd say.

Guess that's the point. :D[/quote]

Yes, sorry if my OP is confusing.

I was trying to compare the real article (on the top, from today) with the fake parody article on the bottom (from 5 years ago) The fact that they are indistiguishable at first glance is proof that the RIAA has officially become a self-parody.

I believe our legislature has hopelessly lost sight of musical copyright's original purpose - to inspire creativity. Congress seems more focused on fulfilling the music corpo's stated purpose - to make money.
 
WTF is wrong with the RIAA. They think that music is lifeblood of the American people. Guess what RIAA I can go to a local club see a band better then some of the stuff you allow.
 
[quote name='camoor']According to Rosen, the radio stations acquire copies of RIAA artists' CDs and then broadcast them using a special transmitter, making it possible for anyone with a compatible radio-wave receiver to listen to the songs. [/QUOTE]
:lol: I love The Onion.
 
RIAA are pieces of shit that are eliminating music fan bases and trying to take over the world, fuck those dickheads, the real artists are the ones who are satisfied with what they're already making. fuck you RIAA
 
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