INADEQUATE PAYMENT: A girl listens to music on her iPad. The US National Music Publishers' Association says that the songwriter is the "least compensated" of those involved in the process of getting music written, produced and performed. - Reuters
WASHINGTON: Songwriters need to make more money when their music is played on online services like Pandora and elsewhere, according to a bill introduced in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday by a Republican congressman.
The measure, introduced by Representative Doug Collins of Georgia, would give songwriters more leeway in arguing for higher royalties before a special court that mediates disputes over payments.
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