Songwriters Guild of America

Music Creator Groups Issue Statement to Copyright Royalty Board to Halt Settlement Decision


 Today, we respectfully ask the CRB to modify or decline to approve in its present form…

Independent Music Creators Asks US Copyright Office to Dismiss Request by Digital Music Providers to Delay Royalty Reporting


 Today, we respectfully request that the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) not lend credence or support…

Independent Music Creator and Musical Artist Communities Send a Letter to Congress on CRB Settlements


On June 24, a group of independent music creator and musical artist groups, including Copyright Alliance…

New York Town Hall 2022


On Thursday, June 17th, the SCL New York chapter brought speakers from various independent music creator…

SCL-Supported Coalition Reaches Agreement on Increased Mechanical Royalty Rate


Comments filed with the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) by the Society of Composers & Lyricists in…

The SCL Backs Music Creators in Submitting Comments to FTC and Justice Department Forum on Mergers and Acquisitions in Media


Attorney Charles J. Sanders submitted comments on behalf of the Songwriters Guild of America, the Society…

Music Creators Write Comments To Copyright Royalty Board Regarding Recent Frozen Rate Decision


The SCL joined the Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America in comments to…

Tremendous Victory for Music Creators as US Frozen Mechanical Rates are Rejected


The Society of Composers & Lyricists is delighted and proud to report that the US Copyright…

Copyright Office Issues Final Rule for Initiating Copyright Claims Board Proceedings and Related Procedures


The SCL, SGA, MCNA and the Copyright Alliance have succeeded in convincing the US Copyright Office…

Music Creator Groups Applaud Progress in WTO TRIPS Waiver Discussions


The Society of Composers & Lyricists, the Songwriters Guild of America, Music Creators North America, the…