The RIAA lies

The RIAA, who claims to defend musicians, is now asking that composers and songwriters are paid less royalties, so that record companies can earn more.

If you needed something else to believe that they are hypocrites, there ya go.

Record industry executives said there was nothing strange about seeking a rate change that would pay less to the people who write the music.

Yup, nothing strange.  I'm not surprised at all.