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How are mechanical royalties and performance royalties different? Mechanical royalties and performance royalties might seem similar at first glance. However, they are not the same thing, and sometimes the details can be confusing. Understanding these differences is crucial for [...]
How to add metadata to music: ultimate guide Metadata is the unsung hero of the digital music world, quietly working behind the scenes to make sure your work is discoverable, properly credited, and fairly compensated. In an era where [...]
How to Upload Music to Apple Music as an Artist By partnering with the right music distribution service and getting involved on the platform, artists can use Apple to increase their reach and generate revenue. If you have signed [...]
How to get more streams on Spotify? Once you've claimed your Artist page on Spotify for Artists, it is time to enhance your visibility and make sure your music is listened to. Spotify is widely used and it's the [...]
How to get your own music on Spotify Our all-in-one platform for music artists breaks down everything you need to know about getting your music on Spotify and doing it right. A better understanding of what Spotify is Spotify [...]
Music Rights Organisations & Associations in Quebec and Canada An overview of the Canadian ecosystem governing PROs, CMOs, and MROs. Behind every melody, lyric, and chord lies a complex web of rights and royalties, managed [...]
What is metadata in music and what’s it for? The importance of metadata in the digital cultural environment and the discoverability of cultural products. The Media Fund of Canada defines digital cultural content as: "musical, [...]
ISWC, ISRC, IPI, IPN, ISNI… Why are your music unique identifiers so important? In the music industry, the importance of unique identifiers like ISWC, ISRC, IPI, IPN, and ISNI is paramount. These codes are instrumental in distinguishing [...]
Can you switch distributors or use multiple ones? Distribution is vital in the process of sharing music to the world. Any artist who wants to make a name for themselves needs a music distributor to advance their [...]
The Streaming Economy: How it Works The streaming economy refers to the revenues generated by all streams, i.e. all sources that generate income in the digital world. In 2005 (IFPI), when the streaming economy made [...]
