What does inception mean on SoundExchange?

If your rights began when the recording was first released, please select “Inception”. ( Example: If you enter 1/1/2010, then you would receive royalties for performances broadcast after 1/1/2010 but not for performances broadcast before that date)

Does SoundExchange need Songtrust?

Publishers and songwriters need Songtrust to collect mechanical royalties, but if you own your master recordings and/or are a performing artist, you should certainly think about registering with SoundExchange as well.

Do I need SoundExchange if I have DistroKid?

Do I Need SoundExchange If I have DistroKid? You do not need to register with SoundExchange if you use DistroKid to distribute your music as DistroKid already collects master recording royalties on your behalf.

Do producers need SoundExchange?

3. Music Producers: Music producers cannot collect directly from SoundExchange. But if you can get the artist you produced to sign a letter of direction in your favor, wherein the artist directs SoundExchange to pay you a percentage of the artist’s royalties, then you can collect that way.

Can you have BMI and SoundExchange?

SoundExchange vs BMI is the same as digital vs live/public. For Pandora, SiriusXM, and other non-interactive mediums, SoundExchange is needed to collect songwriter royalties from them. Whereas BMI will collect royalties for public performances such as radio or restaurants.

Is SoundExchange free?

You must register with SoundExchange to collect your digital performance royalties. Membership has its privileges, and at SoundExchange, it’s free. Read more about all of the benefits below, or you can become a member now.

Can I use Songtrust and Distrokid?

I already use a Distributor like Distrokid or CD Baby. Can I still use Songtrust? Yes. The difference between the recording and the composition.

Does Songtrust own my music?

Nope! Songtrust clients always keep 100\% ownership of their copyrights. Songtrust simply acts as your publishing administrator, which means we’re allowed to register songs and collect royalties on your behalf.

Does Spotify pay SoundExchange?

Streaming services (like Spotify) pay artists based on a percentage of revenue that the service receives from subscription and ad revenue. In addition, you may be eligible to collect other types of streaming royalties from SoundExchange.

How much does SoundExchange cost?

There is absolutely no fee when becoming a member with SoundExchange. Current benefits include: Maximize your revenue through foreign royalty collections. SoundExchange has more than 46 collection agreements with counterparts in 35 countries worldwide.

Is audio exchange published?

SoundExchange provides royalty solutions for sound recordings and publishing, serving as a critical backbone to today’s digital music industry. The organization collects and distributes digital performance royalties on behalf of more than 199,000 recording artists’ and master rights owners’ accounts.