David Byrne joins SoundExchange board of directors

SoundExchange announced that David Byrne has joined its board of directors. Byrne fills the board spot previously held by Walter McDonough. He is the singer/songwriter who fronted the Talking Heads, and also embarked on a solo career and founded a label.

“I am honored to join the SoundExchange board where I can leverage my experience as a performing artist and fight on behalf of all creators for fairness and the long-term value of music,” Byrne said.

SoundExchange also added two new members to its executive ranks in February. The company announced record royalty payouts in 2014, with $773 million distributed to recording artists and labels during the year.