Category Archives: News

Back in August I was interviewed by the local Fox affiliate, Fox-5 in Washington DC. I just found the report on their web site: Future Uncertain for Internet Radio.

Wil Wheaton, author, voiceover actor, actor, wrote today in RIAA, through SoundExchange, is lying to webcasters about Sound Exchange issuing a press release that 24 webcasters took them up on their deal. It’s a good article, with lots of good … Continue reading →

SoundExchange has been accused of breaking the law in their zealous lobbying for the CRB performance royalty rates. SoundExchange’s response was that the activity was authorized by the artists that are members of SoundExchange. The lawyer for the artists wrote … Continue reading →

You know that March 2 Copyright Royalty Board decision that set in place a structure that I have to pay for every song I play a fraction of a cent, for every listener? The one that increases the expense of … Continue reading →

I was interviewed by the Washington Post on Thursday afternoon. I’m mentioned at the end of the article Shaken Internet Radio Stations Face Specter of New Fees Sunday. Welcome to those visitors who saw the station mentioned in the Post. … Continue reading →

Christmas Music 24/7 was mentioned several times in an article in today’s LA Times: Web DJs silenced by royalty fees. While it is very exciting to be quoted in a major newspaper, it would be better if I could simply … Continue reading →

The newest Christmas Music 24/7 station, the all instrumental one, that I set up in January after buying several dozen new CDs, has been shut down in preparation for the July 15th deadline for retroactive performance royalties. I’ll miss sharing … Continue reading →

I am attending the House Committee on Small Business hearing today on “Assessing the Impact of the Copyright Royalty Board Decision to Increase Royalty Rates on Recording Artists and Webcasters.” It should be interesting. It is nice to see that … Continue reading →

On Tuesday the 26th, most web radio stations will be going silent for the day to protest the new performance royalty rates. CNN is reporting Web radio sites to go silent in protest. ABC 7 of Los Angeles reported as … Continue reading →

A good article on the new proposal from SoundExchange to differentiate between small and large webcasters: Internet royalty rates slammed. It appears based on rumors and the press release from SoundExchange that Christmas Music 24/7 will be able to start … Continue reading →