An artist stands up against the RIAA's muscle

The band Radiohead made millions after giving away their latest album for free. In a landmark file-sharing case, they have apparently agreed to testify against the RIAA. Radiohead expressed its issue with record labels that abuse copyrights for their own benefit. Taking a stand against the music labels, the band and several other well known artists formed the Featured Artists Coalition, a lobby group that aims to end the extortion-like practises of record labels and allow artists to gain more control over their own work. Artists are also unhappy with the fact that labels, represented by lobby groups such as the RIAA are pushing for anti-piracy legislation without consulting the artists they claim to represent.

Radiohead will testify against the RIAA in the case of Boston University student Joel Tenenbaum versus the RIAA.