ASCAP vs. BMI: Which is Best for Independent Songwriters?

ASCAP vs. BMI: Which is Best for Independent Songwriters? If you're an independent songwriter, one of the first music-business decisions you'll probably encounter is choosing a Performing Rights Organization (PRO). You've probably heard…

You Put Your Music Out. Now Where Does the Money Go?

You Put Your Music Out. Now Where Does the Money Go? You finished the song. You recorded it, mixed it, mastered it, uploaded it through a distributor, and finally got that release date you've been waiting for. Now it's on Spotify, Apple…

What Is The MLC and Why Do Songwriters Need It?

What Is The MLC and Why Do Songwriters Need It? You've registered your song with ASCAP or BMI. You've uploaded it to your distributor. Maybe it's already streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. So you're covered, right? Not necessarily. There's…

Does ASCAP or BMI Pay Songwriters More?

Does ASCAP or BMI Pay Songwriters More? If you're an independent songwriter, you've probably heard this question before: Does ASCAP pay more than BMI? Or maybe somebody told you BMI pays better. Another songwriter swears by ASCAP.…

Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Owns What?

Songwriter vs. Producer vs. Artist vs. Publisher: Who Actually Does What? If you've spent any time around the music business, you've probably heard the words: Artist. Songwriter. Producer. Publisher. Sometimes those roles…

100 vs. 200: BMI vs. ASCAP Songwriter Splits Explained

If you've ever registered a song with BMI or ASCAP and looked at the percentage breakdown, you may have had one of those “Wait…what?” moments. You agree with your co-writers that everybody owns 25%. Then somebody says,…

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song

Why Independent Artists Need More Than a Great Song A great song can open a door. But what happens after the door opens? For independent artists, that's where the real work begins. Writing and recording a great song is only one…

What Independent Artists Need To Release A Song: Checklist

What Should an Independent Artist Have Before Releasing a Song? You finished the song. Finally. The vocals are recorded.The mix sounds good.The master is back.You listened to it approximately 847 times. You're ready to hit release. Except... Are…

How to Build a Merch Collection Around Your Personality

How to Build a Merch Collection Around Your Personality The best merchandise doesn't feel like merchandise. It feels like you. It's the sticker you put on your laptop because it says exactly what you were thinking. The…

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First

Do You Need a Record Label? What Independent Artists Should Consider First At some point, almost every independent artist has the thought: “Maybe I need a record deal.” Sometimes that thought comes after a big song. Sometimes…
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