What does a music producer do? What is the music producer’s role in the music industry? These are questions that are asked frequently by aspiring music artists. This post will provide answers to those questions and more. We will discuss what music producers are, what they do, and how you can be discovered by one. […]

Streams versus selling online. Streams are digital distribution and music can only be distributed by official entities like Ditto, CD Baby etc. or record labels. Ditto/CD Baby allow you to retain full rights to your master recordings whereas record labels usually hold a percentage. Bandcamp also allows you to sell merch on their platform, digital […]

A distribution deal in music is, commonly known as, an agreement between a record label and an artist in which the artist agrees to give the label exclusive rights to distribute their music in exchange for promotion and marketing support. Distribution deals are common in the music industry, as they allow labels to sign new […]

There are a number of different music distribution services available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some of the most popular services include Ditto, CD Baby, Amuse, etc. The best music distribution service for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

There are two main types of music licensing fees: performance royalties and mechanical royalties. Performance royalties are paid to the songwriter or composer when their work is performed in public, while mechanical royalties are paid to the copyright holder when their work is reproduced, such as when a song is downloaded or streamed.

Mechanical royalties are payments made to the owners of copyrighted music for the right to reproduce and distribute the copyrighted music. There are many physical and digital examples reproduced copyrighted music. Common examples include: Streaming Digital downloads CDs Films The Harry Fox Agency (HFA) is a US-based mechanical royalty collection agency responsible for the issuance […]