Music Services

Today there are more places than ever to download, stream and buy music. Whether you prefer listening to vinyl or streaming online (or both!), there are more options out there than ever.

It can be difficult, though, to determine which platforms provide music in a way that’s fair to the artists you love. Why Music Matters has all the information you need on legitimate services and options to download music and stream your favorite tunes.

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Advocacy

RIAA works to protect intellectual property rights and creative freedom, fights for state, federal, and global policies that strengthen the modern music ecosystem, and demonstrates the important contributions of record labels to support artists. We engage with Congress, key executive departments and federal agencies, state legislatures, embassies, and other policymakers to advance the cause for

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Enforcement

Music theft—or piracy—is constantly evolving as technology changesMany different actions qualify as piracy, from downloading unauthorized versions of copyrighted music from a file-sharing service to illegally copying music using streamripping software or mobile apps. Read on to learn to distinguish between legal and illegal practices.To report piracy, please click here. The Law

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International

American music is a global powerhouse and one of our strongest economic and cultural exports. RIAA advocates for strong protection and enforcement of copyright around the world to secure the rights of American music creators internationally and boost the US music economy and music industry jobs. RIAA works with US and foreign governments, international organizations, and global creative

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