Rock legend Gene Simmons, the iconic frontman of KISS, just made waves on Capitol Hill. He's pushing lawmakers to pass legislation that would finally require radio stations to compensate artists when their music gets airplay.
Right now, terrestrial radio in the US doesn't pay performers a dime for spins—only songwriters get paid. Simmons is fighting to change that outdated system. His argument? Artists deserve fair compensation when their work generates revenue for broadcasters.
This campaign highlights a broader conversation about creator rights in the digital age. While streaming platforms have reshaped music economics, traditional radio still operates under decades-old rules that shortchange performers. If this bill passes, it could fundamentally reshape how value flows to creators—a principle that resonates deeply with decentralized creator economy models emerging in Web3 spaces.
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WhaleWatcher
· 12-13 22:49
Fight for fair earnings for artists
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MEVSupportGroup
· 12-13 21:49
Equal profit sharing is the right path
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BugBountyHunter
· 12-11 10:22
Musicians should step up now
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OldLeekNewSickle
· 12-11 04:01
Gene, you're so considerate!
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DefiPlaybook
· 12-11 04:01
Data supports transformation
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ProveMyZK
· 12-11 04:00
Everything should be paid fairly
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CommunityWorker
· 12-11 03:56
Copyright must be defended
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BlockchainArchaeologist
· 12-11 03:50
Isn't it just a music version of 70-30 revenue sharing?
Rock legend Gene Simmons, the iconic frontman of KISS, just made waves on Capitol Hill. He's pushing lawmakers to pass legislation that would finally require radio stations to compensate artists when their music gets airplay.
Right now, terrestrial radio in the US doesn't pay performers a dime for spins—only songwriters get paid. Simmons is fighting to change that outdated system. His argument? Artists deserve fair compensation when their work generates revenue for broadcasters.
This campaign highlights a broader conversation about creator rights in the digital age. While streaming platforms have reshaped music economics, traditional radio still operates under decades-old rules that shortchange performers. If this bill passes, it could fundamentally reshape how value flows to creators—a principle that resonates deeply with decentralized creator economy models emerging in Web3 spaces.