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Blogs, college and community radio still break independent records, but every outlet has its own rules, and paid submission platforms sell a guaranteed listen, not coverage. Here is how to build a pitch, how two real stations want to receive music, and what to check in a paid platform's terms before you spend.
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The American Music Fairness Act would make AM and FM stations pay performers and labels for the recordings they play, as satellite and internet radio already must. As of 23 Oct 2026 neither the Senate nor the House bill has gone beyond committee referral, despite a Senate hearing in December 2025. A resolution opposing any new radio fee has more than 230 House cosponsors.
Artist rightsvia US Government Publishing Office (govinfo)
Indian radio stations do not need your permission to play a published song. Section 31D of the Copyright Act lets them broadcast it under a statutory licence, as long as they give notice and pay royalties at a rate fixed by law. IPRS collects for the song and PPL India for the recording. Here is what IPRS charges a radio channel, who actually sets the rate, and how to register so the money can reach you.
Artist rightsvia Indian Kanoon
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