 KOMO | 4 Chains Are Fined, Agree to Air Music By Smaller Labels Washington Post - By Charles Babington. Radio listeners sick of hearing the same tunes again and again may soon encounter surprising new voices, thanks to a $12.5 million settlement pending against major broadcasters accused of taking record companies' bribes. Payola pact could boost airplay for indie music FCC, radio giants reportedly strike deal over payola |