Mar 06 2025 18 mins
#PROInvestigation #LawyerReacts #CongressPRO
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a major development in the fight for transparency and oversight in the music industry. With Congress urging the Copyright Office to examine performance rights organizations (PROs) and licensing practices, this could be a game-changer for artists and songwriters. The multi-billion dollar business of music royalties has long been controlled by unregulated middlemen, and now lawmakers are stepping in to investigate potential gaps, unfair contracts, and missing payments. Miss Krystle breaks down what this means for creators and how this moment could reshape the way artists get paid.
From the major PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC to newer players like GMR, Pro Music Rights, and AllTrack, the industry is shifting. With a federal inquiry now underway, there's an opportunity for musicians to have their voices heard and push for fairer royalty distribution. Miss Krystle unpacks the latest developments, the role of consent decrees, and what steps artists should take next. This is an important conversation for anyone earning royalties from their music—be sure to watch and share with a fellow creator.
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