We do not publish any authors that require royalties, simple answer
If you listen to my radio shows, I have 0 music, which is why Badger asked... I would LOVE to have music, I even compose my own music, and play my own music (on most instruments), however, I just don't have the time... between running a multimillion dollar busines, a family, and many many other things on my plate, music is something I just can't do...
Sorry if it offended you to put that warning out there, but the simple fact is, I have been directed to not publish any music that can potentially levy a fine. The radio station is not mine, the website is not mine, and I do not like jeopordizing things that are not mine. I'm fully aware of all the laws of copyrighted music (both for composers and musicians), which is why I put it out there.
On a personal note, I think authors of music should get paid, however, the advertisers of their music (radio stations) really should get to publish it for free. I don't pay to listen to the radio, I pay to advertise on the radio. If I were still a musician, I surely wouldn't be charging a radio station to play my music... kinda silly to me
I want people to hear my music...If listeners really like my music they'd buy my cd's, mp3's etc. The whole 'can of worms' about musicians and money really ticks me off, as I used to be a musician. I played because I liked playing, not because I wanted money for playing. I played at friends parties for the fun, friends weddings to help them out, and in the symphony because I loved it... not once did I play becuase I wanted money (even though I often needed money).
My apologies if I came off rude on either post, but, I really don't want to open the 'can of worms' of copyright laws and such. I'm not a lawyer, so I need to make sure everyone understands, you are not going to get paid by us. You will however get a
LOT of exposure.
EDIT: Lastly to you shadow catcher, I will gladly use your music, as long as you gaurantee that you will not run to whichever organization you are with asking for us to pay fees