Ok, sure — if you’re going into entertainment or IP law, there’s plenty more to understand about PROs and the intricacies of music publishing. But for your average independent musician, understanding … Continue reading
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10 Ways to Earn Money From Your Music
As electronic music producer Daemon Hatfield says in a recent interview with CD Baby, “I think the future for (independent musicians) involves a lot of tiny revenue streams. A stream … Continue reading
What is a Performance Royalty? Music Publishing Royalties Explained
Music publishing is one of the most important revenue generators for an artist that writes original material. To read about the various kinds of publishing royalties you can generate through … Continue reading
How Performing Rights Organizations Pay Royalties to Artists (and how to make sure you’re getting paid)
Understanding How Independent ArtistsCan Get The Most Out of Their Royalty Payments [HELPFULAW FOR THE INDIE ARTIST is a monthly advice column on legal matters pertaining to the music industry. If you have … Continue reading
BMI Live Allows Artists to Get Paid Performance Royalties for Live Gigs
BMI Live is a new feature on the BMI website that allows songwriters and publishers to get paid for the performance of their songs at live gigs, no matter how … Continue reading
SoundExchange has $1,000,000 in Unclaimed Royalties for CD Baby Artists!
Note: If SoundExchange has notified us that you are owed money, CD Baby will have already sent you an email. But even if you didn’t receive an email from us, … Continue reading
How to Legally Sell Downloads of Cover Songs
Firstly, let us say that if you are planning to sell a cover song, CD Baby has partnered with Loudr to provide the quickest and most convenient way to secure … Continue reading
Don’t Let a Lawsuit Drain Your Christmas Cheer: Holiday Music and the Public Domain
-This article was written by our friend Alex Holz and E.J. Dortch from Limelight.- Christmas music has always been held in high regard by artists and listeners alike. Unlike most … Continue reading
Top 10 Myths About Registering With SoundExchange
-This article was written by our friends at SoundExchange.- It’s no secret that there are lots of artists who have money waiting at SoundExchange, and we get asked all the … Continue reading