The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which continues to make national headlines in the battles over illegal music downloads, revamped its efforts June 14 by joining a new coalition. This time, it’s going after terrestrial radio. RIAA, several performing artists and other associations formed the MusicFIRST coalition (the last letters stand for Fairness In Radio Starting Today). Diverting from court cases and heading to Congress, this coalition wants the government to require AM/FM stations to pay royalties to performers – everyone from the lead vocalist to the backup singers – for the first time ever. Currently AM/FM radio stations pay royalties for… Read More