We, the undersigned songwriters and allies, call for fair pay, transparency and protections for the people behind the songs that power the global music industry.
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The issue
Here are the facts
In 2024, the global recorded music industry earned $29.6 billion. Songwriters made that success possible, yet they are excluded from compensation for recorded music.
In the United States, songwriters receive only about 15.25% of total streaming revenue, while record labels and streaming companies take 84.75%.
In some cases, artists or their representatives receive publishing shares for songs they did not write, reducing royalties for the actual songwriters.
Songwriters in the United States do not have a union to collectively bargain for fair pay, benefits or working conditions, because federal labor law classifies them as independent contractors, which prohibits them from unionizing under the National Labor Relations Act.
Reasons for signing
Why people are signing
Pay songwriters what they deserve.
Cedric
By paying songwriters upfront you ensure higher quality songs resulting in more profit for everyone. Win win.
Yasmeen
I believe that every individual should be compensated for their work! Especially in an industry that utilizes a commission pay model with few laws in place for wage theft.
Kenny
We ALL should be recognized and fairly compensated for our talents!
James
Music is a universal teacher for people all over the world. It’s a universal healer. It brings joy, love, and transmutes pain. Songwriters are the backbone of it all. Their influence and creativity is needed and should be appreciated much more.
Dai
Support Tiffany & Songwriters PERIOD!!
Sandrina
As a fellow artist & bloved writer I’m highly disappointed in how the songwriters have been treated. … Songwriters/ghost writers deserve way more respect, recognition & love from those who’ve built their lives & careers off of their backs & hard work.
Damitra
This is sad that some of my USED to be favorites are treating songwriters. I STAN with songwriters. I pray you guys get the justice you deserve.
