Blog
Articles about music production management, recording workflows, and tips for producers and artists.
Digital Service Providers (DSPs) Explained
Learn what DSPs are, how they pay artists, and why they matter — from Spotify to regional platforms, payment models, and metadata.
Guide to Affiliating with a PRO or CMO
How to join a PRO like ASCAP or BMI, what a CMO is, and the other registrations you need to actually collect all your royalties as a songwriter or producer.
How Do Music Creators Get Paid by TikTok?
How TikTok pays songwriters, producers, and artists in 2026 — from per-creation royalties to PRO payments to the upcoming view-based model change.
How Music Royalties Work: A Producer's Guide
Every type of music royalty explained from the producer's perspective — what you're owed, who collects it, and the registrations you need to get paid.
How to Get Paid as a Producer
Every revenue stream explained — from upfront fees and backend points to publishing, sync licensing, and beat leases. With specific numbers and how to collect each one.
Mechanical vs. Performance Royalties for Producers
The two composition royalty types explained — how they're generated, who collects them, and the registrations producers need to get paid for both.
Understanding Music Licenses: A Complete Guide
Every type of music license explained — sync, mechanical, master, performance, print, and more. Know which license you need and when.
How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream?
Spotify pays $0.003–$0.005 per stream in 2025. Learn how the streamshare model works, what affects your rate, and how the money actually reaches you.
The Real Cost of Bad Metadata
Bad metadata costs songwriters billions in lost royalties every year. Learn how credit errors happen, where your money goes, and how to fix it.