#026: EXPERT: Linda Bloss-Baum: Navigating Performance Rights Within Music

In this conversation, Linda Bloss-Baum, a leading figure in performance rights, explores the ups and downs of ensuring fair compensation in the music world. She reflects on her path from Capitol Hill to SoundExchange, showing how legislation like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and Music Modernization Act shapes payments for sound recording owners. Along the way, learn about the challenges of terrestrial radio, the role of digital royalties, and why securing performance rights on U.S. terrestrial radio remains a pressing goal.

Highlights:

• Understanding the historical context and current challenges of performance rights.
• Linda's significant role in the creation of SoundExchange and its impact on digital royalties.
• The global effort for fair compensation and the legislative hurdles in the U.S.
• Insights into the lobbying dynamics and their influence on legislative changes.