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odins folly

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2. For gene, it's all about the money...

Reply to SouthBayDem (Original post)

Mon Dec 15, 2025, 06:09 PM

Dec 15

They do get paid, persons hears song on radio, person likes music they hear, person goes to buy album.

Except as mentioned, rare that there are actually songs on terrestrial radio and mose just download the songs. Same principle. SirusXM pays to play the songs….

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Gene Simmons Says It's 'Criminal' Musicians Aren't Paid for Radio Play - Balance of Power [View all] SouthBayDem Dec 15 OP

how many people even listten to over-the-air radio anymore msongs Dec 15 #1

I do Delarage Dec 15 #3

For gene, it's all about the money... odins folly Dec 15 #2

When did radio stop paying? (n/t) appmanga Dec 15 #4

I believe radio and public facing DJs do pay into the rights groups IbogaProject Dec 15 #5