The compulsory mechanical license is a mechanism that allows anyone to record and distribute your composition (or allow you to make a cover of someone else’s work). There are several requirements and conditions that you need to know about regarding…
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Licensing Placement: MTV’s “Teen Wolf”
We have big news – Matt Young’s “This Party,” the quintessential dance track released by our client Preston Recordings, will be featured on MTV’s “Teen Wolf” Monday July 14th at 10PM American Eastern Time! Check out the placement on MTV’s New…
Forgotten Revenue Streams for Musicians & Record Labels
Being a musician in today’s music industry not only requires musical talent, but also a quick-thinking and creative mindset. There are many ways that musicians can earn money from their compositions, sound recordings, live performances, and overall brand. To focus…
How Can I Increase My Chances of Earning Royalties from my PRO?
In our article “What Kinds of Royalties Are Involved in Music Publishing,” we discussed one of the two main types of music publishing royalties: Performance Royalties. As you already know, as a songwriter, you collect your performance royalties directly from…
What are Mechanical Royalties in Music?
Mechanical royalties are an absolutely vital source of income for independent artists who write their own songs. What are mechanical royalties? Mechanical royalties are earned per-unit when a song is sold on a “mechanically reproduced” physical medium (think vinyl, physical…
What Kinds of Royalties Are Involved in Music Publishing?
So you know there are royalties associated with publishing, but what kind? Which ones do Symphonic Publishing Administration collect? How can you know if you’re earning those royalties as an independent artist who writes your own songs? Let’s find out… The two most…
