"The Music Artists Coalition - that's a nonprofit representing music creators - cautiously welcomed the Universal-Udio deal, but it also raised questions about artists' ability to control how the AI will be used and how the revenue will be shared." via @npr.org ATC www.npr.org/2025/11/07/n...

Copyright termination gives artists a legal reset button, but there are important details to successfully reclaim your work. If you signed a deal between 1978-1990, consult a lawyer to explore your options. #KnowYourRights

The music industry must guarantee music-maker consent, control and compensation. Via @featuredartists.bsky.social councilmusicmakers.org/action-requi...

“For millions of people, music is a powerful source of mental wellness - which is why the innovative non-profit Backline is fighting for the people who power live music, who deserve care that works the way they do.” www.forbes.com/sites/afdhel...

When artists reclaim their copyrights, they reclaim their power. Young creators may not start their careers with leverage, but 35 years later, it's a different ballgame. Termination means artists can renegotiate better terms and build new revenue streams with full control.

"At a time when so many in the music industry publicly claim to put artists and songwriters first, this ruling presents an opportunity to prove it." via @variety.com variety.com/2025/music/o...

🚨 TODAY: A pivotal copyright court hearing that could determine if artists can truly reclaim their work worldwide. We've been on the front lines in the Vetter v. Resnik case, fighting to ensure artists can retain the rights they deserve. Read Our Amicus Brief: https://rpst.in/oDHPz

MAC has issued a public statement recent AI deals announced by UMG, calling for three non-negotiables: Consent, Compensation, Clarity. The music industry is at a crossroads. AI can be a tool for progress, but only if creators' rights come first. 🔗 Read the Press Release: https://rpst.in/QitTg

According to Gerard Scimeca in the DC Journal, “There’s a principle that keeps a free market free: You can’t take what isn’t yours and sell it as your own. Yet, that is precisely what some of the most prominent players in [AI] are doing.” Read Gerard’s piece here!

In 1976, Congress gave artists a "second bite at the apple". Copyright termination lets creators reclaim their work & their worth - recapturing rights to now successful music signed away decades ago for a nominal fee.

Copyright law isn't just legal jargon - it's the foundation of artistic ownership. It safeguards how creative work is used, ensures fair compensation & covers every element of a song from lyrics to recordings. 📢 Protecting artistic rights = protecting the future of music.

D.C. Council member Charles Allen has introduced the Resale Amendment Act aimed to protect fans from ticket fraud & price gauging. We believe the bill helps ensure artists & their crews aren't cut out of revenue from inflated resale prices. 🔗 https://rpst.in/vSDe7

Spotify has announced a partnership with Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Merlin & Believe to develop artist-first AI music products. We stand ready to work with these groups to ensure these new systems are built for artists. 🔗 https://rpst.in/AeQQe

Protecting artists' voices & creative work from unauthorized use is foundational. We're glad to see this statement from UMG on responsible AI & will be watching closely to ensure the people who make the music are the ones who benefit most. 🔗 https://rpst.in/hzq5z

Last week's NIVA Policy Summit was about the fight for the future of music. Our work alongside venues ensure the economic powerhouse of independent music ($153B!) translates into a stable future for every musician.

AI-generated knockoffs might rack up streams, but they dilute royalty pools & rob working musicians of well-deserved compensation. MAC stands for a music industry where innovation doesn't exploit, but uplifts the artists driving society forward.

Did you know that up to 10% of all music streams are fake?! That's billions siphoned off the paychecks of legitimate artists. From click farms to AI upload armies, fake plays dilute royalties & bury real talent. The future of music belongs to artists, not bots.

A big win for artists in Ireland!!

🥂 Congrats on a great event @wearesona.bsky.social!

MAC is preparing the next gen of music professionals with the tools to shape a more equitable future. Our Student Ambassador Scholarship encourages students to imagine a better music industry. Apply today: https://rpst.in/fuQlu

UMG & Sony partnered with SoundPatrol to detect AI music theft using "neural fingerprinting". The new tech turns music into a one-of-a-kind digital fingerprint that can flag unauthorized covers, remixes, and AI derivatives. 🔗 https://rpst.in/hhFEm

Copyright should not be treated as a barrier to U.S. strength in AI. It is the foundation of that strength.

👏“I’m fiercely protective of artists rights, and YouTube is by far the worst offender,” Azoff told moderator and The Wrap founder and editor in chief Sharon Waxman. "I'm really not fond when companies take advantage of creators."

Big news for music creators! Songview just leveled up, integrating data from all four major PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC & GMR. That's 38 million tracks with full ownership transparency, all in one place. 🔗 https://rpst.in/OvSqX

Maine’s new 10% ticket resale cap protects fans from gouging — but StubHub says it can’t enforce it & will rely on resellers to “self-police." Platforms shouldn't get to opt out of consumer protection. Musicians & fans: your voices matter. Let’s demand accountability.

It was an honor to celebrate the Black Music Action Coalition at their 2025 gala. "When artists & their advocates work together, we make sure that we give every artist a seat at every table." We're proud to stand with you in the fight for fairness, equity & lasting change.

Today is Music Advocacy Day! 🎤✨ Recording Academy members from across the country are meeting with lawmakers to champion creators and ensure music continues to thrive. Add your voice and take action: https://rpst.in/7kyRp

Copyright law incentivizes & protects our strategic advantage by empowering creators & individuals to control their work-typically requiring users of copyrighted works, including those in countries like China and Russia, to get permission & pay creators before using & exploiting their work.”

While legal streaming has made music more accessible than ever, piracy is still costing creators billions. Last year, there were an estimated 13.9 BILLION visits to music piracy websites - streams, downloads & income that should have gone directly to the artists you love.

The RIAA is claiming that GenAI startup, Suno, used 'stream ripping' to copy millions of songs from YouTube without permission to train its music models. The tactic is a deliberate circumvention of security measures designed to protect creators. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://rpst.in/WSruh

Which one would you most like to see released?

An amended complaint in the lawsuit against GenAI startup, Suno, claims “Suno acquired many (if not all) of the copyrighted sound recordings in its training data by illicitly downloading them from YouTube using a notorious method of music piracy known as ‘stream ripping.’”

🥂 It was a joy to attend the Black Music Action Coalition gala last evening to celebrate their incredible work and the positive impact our industry can have on society. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

As Congress returns to D.C., they're debating bills that could change the future of music. From legal protections to AI deepfake bans, we're on the front lines fighting for artists. Know the issues, raise your voice, and help us deliver artist-centered legislation.

The way speculative ticketing works is that sellers list tickets on secondary platforms such as StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats that they don't actually have in their possession. In fact, speculative tickets can wind up listed online before any real tickets are even on sale.

A new Scientific American survey shows that audiences don't want AI replacing artists. They want real human creativity. MAC is working to ensure artists' voices, images and work are protected from unauthorized AI use. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://rpst.in/W4hVB

“We’re at a point where those of us who may have been marginalized by whatever reason, are taking the tools and figuring out what we could do with it.”

Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch, who previously worked as CEO of Pandora, drew parallels between the situation that faces online publishers today and when the music industry first forged licensing deals with streaming companies.

🎉 Honoring a true industry icon! Congratulations to MAC board member, 𝐈𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐳𝐨𝐟𝐟, recipient of the 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 at this next week's Black Music Action Coalition Gala. We’re proud to celebrate his historic contributions to music alongside the powerful work of BMAC.

I've been considering whether to do this for months. Now that Radiohead tickets are being offered for huge mark-ups on resale sites (as per our story today), I think the time has come. We're going to play a game of Catch The Ticket Tout. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...

This is not the end of Anthropic’s copyright legal challenges. The company is also facing a lawsuit from a group of major record labels, including Universal Music Group. Read more: www.wired.com/story/anthro...

🎶 Radiohead is taking a new approach to ticketing for their upcoming tour - fans must pre-register to reduce scalping, tickets, and inflated prices. 👉 Should this be the new norm for all major tours? Read more on Model Ticketing Legislation here: https://rpst.in/AGQLz