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The coalition has collected stories and quotes from other musicians telling how internet radio has impacted their lives. We're passing the mic to you -- feel free to share your voice so you can be heard.

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Los Pirata

I'm the Los Pirata's drummer. We are a brazilian alternative rock band and we love web radios.

La Fin du Monde

we are an underground band that relies on internet radio to get our music out to the people.  within the last 2 weeks we went onto the local internet radio station twice, once to do an album preview and interview, the second to do a live performance and interview.  don't shut 'em down!

Trevor Exeter

Trevor Exter (cello, voice, electric bass, songwriter/composer) has carved a niche as a musical adventurer.  A resident of New York City since 1998, he also worked in Europe, Asia and South America as a composer, producer, teacher and sideman before hitting his creative stride with the release of his debut CD, "637 Sounds".  In Trevor's solo shows, he takes you on a journey into the less-traveled corners of roots and rootlessness, practically violating the cello as he croons, whispers and screams an imaginative repertoire.  Trevor has played with Gloria Deluxe, Nicole Renaud, De La Guarda, Shrine For The Black Madonna, Philip Hamilton, Bret Mosley, Spottiswoode and his Enemies, Bronwen Exter, the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Poon.

Modern Memory

Internet radio is the only source of free well versed music anymore. Please leave it the way it is!

Dirty Little monkey

Please allow this new format to continue and grow.

Spütüm

i love music, and the internet showed me bands that i would have never heard of otherwise. it has givin me a better respect for music.

Norik

I'm a indie producer, i make dance music called drum and bass. A large portion of our listener base and industry thrives on internet radio. Personally i have been lucky to receive much exposure from internet radio. If this new rate takes effect, whole portions of thriving radio communities will vanish.

BEAUTIUS BROSE

I'm a retired 53 year old former retailer and presently a recording and performance artist.  The INTERNET is THE place for music - the only real marketing option for me and thousands of other musicians-Don't let the misguided and greedy notions of a few un-informed people affect the lives of millions of listeners, broadcasters, and artistic musicians who love the freedom and choices of the internet.

St. Madness

I am the drummer for the band St. Madness.  We are and indie label band and rely heavily on outlets like internet radio.  I am definately against any sanctions or fees levied against internet radio stations.

Rubx

Pandora, an amazing internet radio side, has opened my eyes to new kinds of music i would never have found on my own. It has changed my life as an artist, and as a person who lives and feels through music.

Grant Forrest

I am a guitar student who enjoys writing songs.  Internet streaming sites are the only way I can get myself out there.  I also have found new artists and songs to buy from internet radio and think it should stay, for good!

John Galbraith (Soloist)

I started playing in Rochester, Washington around 16 years ago. I have added many cultures styles into my playing from all the places I have been in the world. My work is unique and melodic. I will get my website up and running with some samples for all to hear what is in my heart.

Eric G.

Internet radio and "podcasting" have closed the gap between independent musicians like myself and the general public. It's a wonderful new opportunity, and I have seen the results of this in action. Please support this bill so the phenomenon can continue.

Solid Roots Music

I am a member of a music family.
We have publishing, production, songwriting and promotion.
I've done this or been around this since I was only a child.
What are you doing selling us out to the big companies?
These rate increases will destroy any chance i have to keep the family business going let alone growing.
we just recently started using online technology to promote our music by providing samples to audition to performers.
a few of our songs get recorded by "A" artists; most are recorded by lesser known, lesser supported, lesser institutional artist.
if they don't get "air play" on the net, i can damn sure promise they (we) won't get coverage from the corporate radio entities that are dominated or owned by the corporate record companies that are churning out all the worthless pablum on commercial radio now and in Wal-mart.
you're already successfully killing out all the record stores that carry independent artist.
i don't listen to any radio except NPR because it isn't worth teh effort... it continues to play to the lowest common denominators in our society.
they don't have listeners and tehy can't sell cd's because they are making crap... lifeless meaningless debasing,often vulgar, anti-social, vengeful, dark, disgusting crap.
all the formula, pay a high price, tell me what i like, pretent this is cool, spend a fortune on publicity garbage that is out there and pimped by ticketmaster is sickening.

get out of bed with big business and serve the everday man you should be serving.
you don't vote teh way we want you to vote, you don't have a clue abou tthe music we like, the morals we have, the faith we embrace or the patriotism we embody.
get out of bed with big business and repeal the higher fees for internet radio.
tell BMI, ASCAP, BMG, SESAC, Sony, and all the other whores they don't deserve the sales, teh money or the respect until they quit treating everyday people... everyday performers and song writers with some measure of respect and regard.

kill radio, kill independent records, kill creativity... just kill us.
hell, it's almost soilent green.
no need for payola anymore; they own it all including the politicians.

steltch

I feel strongly that the copywrite system for entertainers and thier representatives will be outmoded in the digital age no matter what.  Technological changes have always caused changes in economics.  The entertainment industry must find other ways to deal with changes.  As for the artists themselfes  only a small minority of hugely popular ones will be effected by less copywrite revenue.  This levels the playing field and creates more opportunities for the artists at large.  Digital is a good thing.

Composer Daniel E. Gawthrop

I am a full-time composer of classical music, one of the most difficult areas in which to make a living. Internet radio has proven a particularly valuable tool in promoting my career. I need the exposure far worse than any trivial royalties I might eventually receive.

The Clusters

The Clusters are a 1958 vocal group featuring original bass singer Joe Gugliotta. The song "Darling Can't You Tell" was a big regional hit up and down the east coast and Ca. The Clusters are still performing today at many different venues. Weperform a variety of songs from the 50's to the 70's. Our main goal is to share this music with our audience and to have a good time.

Uncle Joe

i am still an small time drummer but i hopw to one day have music professionally recorded and when i do, i hope that People will be able to enjoy it when they want and for free. internet radio has helped that happen and i hope it keeps up.

Aoeria

Without internet radio and other mediums to expand audiences the music and the message would not get to the people who need it the most - those unhappy with the limited options presented before them. Thanks for consdiring opening the gates for all the stories to get out there.

 

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