now, it’s not new that the RIAA has been going after everyone it can get its grubby hands on, but now National Public Radio is taking a stand.
Why?
A ruling by the Copyright Royalty Board was made public on two weeks ago that will threaten the life of internet radio. Radio like Pandora and SomaFM, which strives on introducing new artists to listeners and keeping those musicians in business, will have to pay royalties that are almost ten times what they are now.
Thus, NPR is fighting back. I personally listen to Pandora and NPR on a daily basis. NPR podcasts keep me informed through podcasts and WJCT’s streaming internet radio. [WJCT is Jacksonville's is the public broadcasting]
In short, read the article, feel the activism in your blood boil and take action.
Write a letter to your congress person about the importance of internet radio.
Do your part.
