A2IM Champions Reintroduction of Protect Working Musicians Act

According to news that broke last week, "The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Artist Rights Alliance (ARA), Songwriters of North America (SONA), and a large coalition of music organizations today lauded the reintroduction of the Protect Working Musicians Act (PWMA) by Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC). This landmark legislation would grant independent musicians and labels the ability to collectively negotiate with artificial intelligence companies and large digital streaming platforms." A statement goes on to explain that, "First introduced in September 2023 and updated for the AI age, the PWMA addresses a fundamental power imbalance in today's music economy. Under current law, independent artists have little ability […] The post A2IM Champions Reintroduction of Protect Working Musicians Act first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.