Musicians Ask to Keep the Internet Neutral

eldavojohn writes: "124 bands and 24 music labels are sending a clear message to keep the net a neutral place regarding traffic. The want to keep all traffic equal instead of allowing providers to charge a fee for certain pages to load faster than others. These musicians are the latest to join the Save the Internet campaign for internet freedom. They have friends in high places on this matter, however: "Rep. Edward Markey, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, said if Internet providers are allowed to start charging fees for preferential treatment then it will stifle innovation across many industries, not just music." I think it's obvious that musicians (especially independent & small labels) will find themselves with the short end of the stick if they are asked to pay a fee to have their music streamed as fast as larger bands or even corporations."