Music & Politics

This week, there's a surprising amount of politics in our music news, as we cover what Congress may be doing for streaming payouts, and how many artists are dropping out of SXSW.

Show Notes

New House Bill Aims to Raise Streaming Royalties for Artists by Tacking on Additional Subscription Fees

What to Know About the TikTok Bill That the House Passed

Neil Young Announces Return to Spotify After Leaving in 2022 Over Joe Rogan's Spread of 'Disinformation'

Performers, speakers pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army sponsorship

Free morning-after pills handed out at Olivia Rodrigo concert in Missouri

Billie Eilish becomes youngest person to win 2 Oscars

What We're Listening To

Norah Jones - Visions

Hannah Frances - Keeper of the Shepherd

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Wild God

Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven

Faye Webster - Underdressed at the Symphony

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