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What is the difference between music publishing and distribution?

Publishing

- Ensures your songwriting/composition rights are registered, protected, and royalties are collected (via SAMRO, CAPASSO, etc.).

Distribution

- Ensures your recorded music (masters) is made available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and stores.

Do I need both a publisher and a distributor?

Most defiantly!!! A publisher collects royalties for the songwriting/composition, while a distributo...
Why are my royalties sometimes lower than expected

Currency exchange rates (most royalties are calculated in USD/EUR). Platform deductions (Spotif...
What happens if you don’t register your songs?

Unregistered works are not tracked properly, meaning you could lose royalties locally and internatio...
Publishing House vs Record Label

The main difference between the two? Publishing House = Song (composition rights) They protect, re...
Do royalties stop when I die?

No. Royalties are considered intellectual property (IP) income and remain payable as long as yo...