We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Fullđ”đ° from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason Iâve decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, AudioMack, from Publishing, Earning from Performance & Mechanical Royalties etc. Now itâs your turn, I created this as a guide to help you on your success on how to collect your royalties and promoting your music so you will earn from it, youâll also have a basic understanding about what percentages are fair so that you get paid what you are worth.
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We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Fullđ”đ° from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason Iâve decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, AudioMack, from Publishing, Earning from Performance & Mechanical Royalties etc. Now itâs your turn, I created this as a guide to help you on your success on how to collect your royalties and promoting your music so you will earn from it, youâll also have a basic understanding about what percentages are fair so that you get paid what you are worth.
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The source, a transcript from the YouTube channel âTop Music Attorney,â expresses conviction that **Spotifyâs music royalty system is on the verge of collapse** due to two primary issues. The first major concern is the proliferation of **fraudulent streaming activities, specifically citing a class action lawsuit against Spotify** that alleges the platform is knowingly allowing fake streams, including billions linked to Drake, which ultimately dilutes the royalty pool for independent artists. The second critical problem is the overwhelming influx of **AI-generated music, with a competitor reporting 50,000 fully AI songs uploaded daily**, suggesting human creators will be flooded out, especially since a survey found 97% of listeners couldnât distinguish between human and AI music. The attorney suggests that **independent artists should adopt a âsell before you streamâ method** and treat platforms like Spotify as mere advertising rather than a reliable source of income. Ultimately, the discussion underscores that the current practices are not only harming creators but are also **defrauding advertisers and shareholders**, making the overall system unsustainable.
The provided sources, primarily a YouTube video transcript from âTop Music Attorney,â discuss the widespread **anxiety among music producers** following **Spotifyâs acquisition of the sample database WhoSampled**. Producers are concerned that this acquisition will give major record labels a significantly **easier tool to identify and sue artists** for unauthorized sample usage, effectively creating a âdatabase of crimes.â The discussion highlights that while Spotify plans to use WhoSampled to power new features like âsong DNAâ and expand song credits for users, the **legal repercussions for underground and even successful artists** who often struggle with the complex and expensive process of sample clearance are paramount. The video emphasizes that this move is seen as another example of **music industry consolidation** that prioritizes corporate profit over the creative community that built the database, urging caution and offering guidance on proper sample licensing procedures.
The source text is a transcript from the **âTop Music Attorneyâ YouTube channel**, where the host discusses a controversy surrounding the AI music company **OpenBeats.Ai**, which allegedly misrepresented its training methods. The video analyzes a report by **Weaver Beats** claiming that OpenBeats.Ai was fraudulently advertising its AI as **âethically trainedâ** while actually using the technology and data set of a different company, **Suno**, potentially without proper licensing or disclosure. The discussion also covers the legal implications of these actions, including potential **trademark issues** and the importance of **FTC disclosure guidelines** for content creators who promoted the company, highlighting the financial repercussions for failing to disclose paid endorsements. Finally, the source mentions OpenBeats.Aiâs subsequent **retracted apology and statement** admitting to using third-party APIs and pledging to update their terms.
The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video titled âWhy Sora 2 Is TERRIFYING,â addresses the significant copyright and intellectual property concerns surrounding the new Sora 2 AI video generator. The speaker highlights what they believe is blatant copyright infringement, citing examples of the AI creating content featuring well-known copyrighted characters such as Pikachu, Rick and Morty, and Spongebob. A major point of discussion is OpenAIâs reported, and possibly retracted, attempt to implement an opt-out policy for copyright holders, which critics compare to excusing theft. The speaker concludes that AI companies appear to be operating with a âask for forgiveness, not permissionâ mentality, prioritizing massive profits over the rights of human creators, despite ongoing legal challenges.
The source provides an overview of the dismissal of Drakeâs lawsuit against Universal Music, which stemmed from the song âNot Like Usâ by Kendrick Lamar. This legal analysis, presented by a âTop Music Attorneyâ on YouTube, explains that the entire lawsuit was dismissed, including claims for defamation, secondary harassment, and streaming fraud. The court largely based its decision on the First Amendment protection of opinion and freedom of expression, arguing that the lyrics and surrounding contextâspecifically the nature of a rap battle diss trackâare perceived as hyperbole and exaggeration rather than statements of fact. Furthermore, the court dismissed the secondary harassment claim because it was a criminal statute with no private right of action, and the streaming fraud claim failed because Drake was not a consumer and provided insufficient evidence.
The source material discusses the ongoing **YouTube copyright dispute** between creator Rick Beato and Universal Music Group (UMG), focusing on the alleged **weaponisation of Content ID claims** by major record labels to seize video monetisation from creators. A âTop Music Attorneyâ video transcript details how Beato is receiving numerous, often repeated, claims on his educational videos, despite previously winning a fair use dispute on a specific track, demonstrating how UMG is allegedly **ignoring YouTubeâs claim resolution policies**. The attorney explains the **four factors of fair use** in copyright law, empowering creators to understand and file counter-notifications, arguing that these labels are employing **bully tactics** to force creators to surrender revenue rather than risk escalating to the severe Stage 2 counter-notification process. Beato himself confirms he is fighting these claims to **raise awareness** for smaller creators, noting that while he is frustrated, he is relying on others to file potential lawsuits.
The source is an article from the **New York Post** detailing the announcement of **Doja Catâs 2026 âTour Ma Vie World Tourâ** following the release of her fifth studio album, **âVie.â** The piece confirms the artistâs return to touring despite a previous announcement of retirement and includes **positive critical reactions** to the new, synth-heavy album. Furthermore, the article provides a **complete list of tour dates** spanning from May to December 2026, information on **where fans can purchase tickets,** and a **set list** from a previous concert in the summer of 2025. It also highlights **other contemporary Hip-Hop artists** who are touring during the same period.
The source details the musical duo **Sylvan Essoâs decision to remove their entire catalog from the streaming platform Spotify** while simultaneously releasing a new self-released single titled âWDID.â This move is explained by the duo, consisting of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, who stated they **cannot continue to put their music on a platform that âdirectly funds war machinesâ** due to its founder Daniel Ekâs investment in a weapons contractor. Sylvan Esso is the latest in a series of artists, including Deerhoof and Godspeed You! Black Emperor, to **pull their music from Spotify in protest of Ekâs venture capital firm Prima Materiaâs investments in the defense sector**. The duo released the new track independently through their own label, Psychic Hotline, marking a decisive shift away from the streaming giant.
The source provides a transcript from a YouTube video by a **top music attorney** discussing the recent signing of the **AI artist Monae** to Hallwood Media in a deal reportedly worth up to **$3 million**. This is noted as the second AI artist signed by this label, following âIâm Oliver,â and the video explores the implications of **record labels monetizing AI music** while major labels are simultaneously suing the AI generator **Suno**. The attorney also addresses the **controversy and pushback** from human artists, such as Khani, who feel that AI music devalues their work, and further explains the **complex legal issues** surrounding copyright and the collection of **publishing royalties** for AI-generated works, noting that performance rights organizations like BMI and ASCAP currently do not accept fully AI-generated music. Finally, the source touches on the **commercial success** of Monaeâs music, which has millions of streams, and raises questions about whether audiences are connecting with the **human-created lyrics** behind the AI avatar.
The YouTube transcript provides an overview of **Taylor Swiftâs career trajectory** and how she transitioned from a determined young artist to a billionaire mogul. It explains that her success is rooted in **strategic decision-making**, emphasizing her skills as a **master storyteller** who cultivated a deep connection with her fanbase, known as âSwifties.â The text details her evolution from country music to pop, the intense **public feuds and backlash** she faced, and the pivotal moment when she lost the masters to her early albums, which led to her **groundbreaking re-recording strategy** (âTaylorâs Versionsâ). Ultimately, the source frames Swiftâs empire as being built on **owning her value**, creating the repeatable system of âeras,â and **bypassing traditional industry power structures** to control her intellectual property and maximize profits, notably through the record-breaking Eras Tour.
The provided text is an excerpt from a **YouTube video transcript** of an interview between the host of the **Indie Music Academy** channel and **Sam, Spotifyâs Head of Marketing and Policy for Spotify for Artists**. The discussion focuses on several critical issues facing independent musicians, including **monetisation, royalty payments, and the complexities of the streaming economy**. Sam addresses common misconceptions, such as the fixed **per-stream rate**, explaining that Spotifyâs model prioritises growing the **total royalty pool** through user engagement, even if the per-stream calculation is lower than competitors. Furthermore, the conversation explores the companyâs efforts to combat **artificial streaming (bots)** and details Spotifyâs policy approach to **AI-generated music**, particularly concerning impersonation and mass uploads.
The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, outlines the key differences between **music distribution** and **music publishing administration**. **Music distributors** are responsible for placing music in retail stores and digital platforms like Spotify, collecting payments from sales or streams of the **sound recording** (the master), and then paying the artist or label after taking a fee. Conversely, **music publishing administrators** manage the rights of **songwriters** by registering songs with performing rights and mechanical rights organizations, handling licensing, and collecting the **publishing royalties** for the composition, though they do not own any rights to the songs. The video also details various companies that offer these services, such as CD Baby and Tunecore, and provides advice on the necessity of registering songs with the Library of Congress and signing with a performing rights organization (PRO) even when using an administrator.
The provided transcript excerpt from a YouTube video offers a detailed explanation of **Songdex**, which is described as the largest database for **music rights and related business information**, launched in 2016 by Music Reports. **Publishers and songwriters** are the primary audience, as Songdex allows them to **search for and claim unmatched tracks**, **register new musical works**, and **review existing titles** within the database. The video outlines the process for **creating an account**, **searching the database** using filters such as title, writer, or performer, and the options available within the account, including **manual or bulk registration**. It is noted that while Songdex facilitates these actions, **a separate Music Reports account** is required to receive royalties, and users are warned against **creating duplicate entries** by registering songs in both Songdex and Music Reports.
The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript, explains that **neighboring rights royalties** are public performance royalties owed to artists and **master rights owners** when a **sound recording** is broadcast or publicly played. The video highlights that the **United States** does not pay these royalties for domestic performances, stemming from its failure to attend and sign the **Rome Convention** in 1961, which in turn causes other countries to often withhold payment from US artists. However, the source notes that **SoundExchange** does collect non-interactive digital streaming royalties and can collect some international neighboring rights through reciprocal agreements, and services like **Royalty Claim** can help artists recoup unclaimed international funds. Finally, the speaker encourages artists to support legislation, such as the proposed **AM/FM Act**, aimed at securing these royalties for US terrestrial radio play.
The 25-Day Indie Music Shortcut: Quality Engagement, Community Building, and Releasing Like a Hero in 2025
The source provides an extensive, day-by-day promotional plan for independent musicians aiming to release a single in 2025, offering a detailed 25-day roadmap. The advice emphasises a shift toward quality over quantity in content creation, focusing on making promotion fun, creative, and community-driven, rather than solely chasing viral discovery on platforms like TikTok. Key activities outlined include planning content shoots, auditing social media profiles for better artist identity, designing an audience avatar, and crucial steps for pre-release, such as setting up aggregators, picking a release date, and preparing an Electronic Press Kit (EPK). The plan highlights the importance of one-to-one interaction with fans on release day and maintaining post-release momentum through continued content and strategic preparation for the next single.
The Music Crisis of 2025: Unpacking the Misaligned Triangle of Entitlement Driving Artists to Quit
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The YouTube video transcript addresses the widespread suffering and quitting of musicians due to anxiety and depression, challenging the popular notion that Spotify alone is to blame for the music industry's broken economics. The speaker outlines a "misaligned triangle" of perceived entitlement among platforms like Spotify, labels, and the consumer, who has grown accustomed to accessing music for free since the digital shift began with Napster. Highlighting the dramatic decline of physical music sales, the speaker asserts that the current ecosystem is unsustainable and is causing the quality of music to deteriorate as artists are forced to prioritize quantity over quality. Ultimately, the source argues that the only way to create true, lasting change and provide artists with fair compensation is through legislation, urging a collective effort to increase authority and make noise.
The Artistâs Growth Cheat Code: 5 Brutal Daily Habits to Explode Streams and Build Momentum
The single source provided is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript by Damian Keyes, offering five daily habits for musicians to significantly boost their Spotify streams and overall audience growth. The first key habit emphasizes daily research and imitation of successful social media content to gain initial momentum, suggesting that originality is less important than being good at the start. The second crucial habit is the brutal analysis of data, focusing on metrics like user drop-off points to optimize content rather than concentrating on superficial demographics. The third rule is the âNever Stop Testingâ (NST) principle, urging artists to constantly test various elements of their content, from style to timing, to identify winning strategies. Habit number four suggests that going live on social media, particularly TikTok, is a powerful âcheat codeâ for rapid growth and even earning income. Finally, the fifth habit advises a mindset shift from focusing on âfansâ to treating the audience as âlistenersâ with respect and friendliness, recognizing that building a dedicated listener base is more valuable than chasing impressions.
The YouTube transcript offers a detailed personal comparison between **Spotify** and **Apple Music** based on a month-long trial by a dedicated Spotify user. The author concludes that, despite **Apple Musicâs superior visual aesthetics** (including dynamic lock screen animations and lossless audio), **Spotify remains superior for daily use**. The key reasons cited for **Spotifyâs dominance** are its **better music recommendations, more vibrant ecosystem**, and the inclusion of **user-submitted playlists**. Conversely, the author found **Apple Musicâs interface confusing** and its curated content, such as its ânew section,â poorly tailored to their preferences, ultimately leading to the verdict that Apple Music is not yet a viable alternative to Spotify.
Spotify Strikes Deals With Sony for Records and Publishing, Improving Songwriter Royalties
The provided source is an excerpt from a Billboard article detailing a significant new partnership between Spotify and Sony Music Group, which includes deals for both recorded music and publishing. This agreement is particularly noteworthy because it makes Sony the third and final major music company to sign new direct licensing deals with Spotify, partly in response to the streaming serviceâs previous decision to reduce royalty rates for songwriters. Spotify had achieved this reduction by reclassifying its premium subscriptions as âbundlesâ after adding audiobooks, a move that the National Music Publishersâ Association claimed cost songwriters hundreds of millions of dollars. The new multi-year global pacts are intended to result in higher royalties for songwriters and include initiatives like enhanced audio and visual formats, as executives from both companies expressed a shared commitment to building a more dynamic and prosperous music ecosystem.
Donât Get Robbed: Your Essential Guide to Music Royalties & Copyright Protection
The transcript from the Top Music Attorney on a YouTube channel, titled â#1 Mistake Artists Make With BMI & ASCAP,â addresses common errors artists make when registering music with performance rights organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and BMI. The video details numerous mistakes, such as waiting too long to register musicâwhich causes artists to miss out on retroactive performance royaltiesâand falsely believing that PRO registration offers copyright protection, which must be secured separately through the U.S. Copyright Office. Other key points include the clarification that artists do not need a separate publisher to collect both writer and publisher shares of royalties and the need to register music one song at a time rather than as an entire album. Finally, the attorney emphasizes the importance of registering copyright as the critical step that provides the legal rights necessary to pursue statutory damages in infringement cases, such as the class action lawsuit mentioned involving independent artists and AI training.
We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Fullđ”đ° from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason Iâve decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, AudioMack, from Publishing, Earning from Performance & Mechanical Royalties etc. Now itâs your turn, I created this as a guide to help you on your success on how to collect your royalties and promoting your music so you will earn from it, youâll also have a basic understanding about what percentages are fair so that you get paid what you are worth.
music business, music royalties, mechanical royalties, performance royalties, ASCAP, BMI, songwriter tips, indie music, artist income, streaming platforms, music publishing, songtrust, harry fox, music distribution, get paid for your music, royalty rates, CD printing, how to monetize music, music education podcast, lofi artist royalties, Spotify revenue, music copyright, indie artists, music marketing, how to collect royalties
