Songwriters Guild of America

Music Creators Call On Copyright Royalty Board to ‘Modify or Reject’ Proposed Phonorecords IV Royalty Rates


The SCL joined with the Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America in submitting…

Music Creators Submit Comments to Library of Congress Concerning Proposed Rule Making for Termination Rights and the Music Modernization Act’s Blanket License


The SCL has joined with Music Creators North America and the Songwriters Guild of America to…

Phonorecords IV Settlement Agreement Released In Full Following Transparency Demands


Phonorecords IV Settlement Agreement Released In Full Following Transparency Demands via Digital Music News Earlier this…

Music Creators Demands Phonorecords IV Settlement Transparency


via Digital Music News: In late August, the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) announced a settlement for the…

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…