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Royalty accounting isn’t just a numbers game: it’s a minefield for anyone tracking who actually gets paid. The core of the ...

Will the next breakout voice in music come from an algorithm? Xania Monet — an AI-powered R&B singer has cracked billboard, ...

This platform tackles the $40 billion music industry’s missing royalties “black box” by offering transparency, liquidity and fractional ownership ...

Music royalties have emerged as a compelling investment opportunity, blending creativity with consistent cash flow potential. With the explosion of streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and ...

Alex Heiche, founder and CEO of Sound Royalties, used his keynote speech at the Music Managers’ Forum’s Manager Summit 2025 ...

Music royalties refer to the money earned by songwriters, composers, and performers whenever their music is used or performed. This can include royalties from streaming services, radio plays, live ...

“The musical composition generates a mechanical royalty. Spotify and Apple Music, and everybody else has to pay that money to ...

In a world of practically unlimited music use and opportunities, the world of royalties and compensation for songwriters, composers, recording artists, music publishers and record companies has ...

The internet will be around for a long time, and the best way to keep up is to produce digital content with elements from the best royalty free music sites. Whether for professional or personal ...

How do “royalties” for music (songs) work? I used to attend many live shows and often would see bands play other bands’ songs live, for example I saw U2 play a portion of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane.” If ...

Until the ruling, these digital services had apportioned 10.5 percent of their revenue for royalties to song owners. By 2022, they’d have to pay a 15.1 percent rate. Not so fast, rules the DC Circuit.