Copyright vs. Master Rights
Every song has two rights: one for the composition, one for the recording. Here’s how to know what you actually own – and what you don’t.
Rights & Publishing
Understand publishing deals, types, and risks. Learn when to sign, what to avoid, and how to protect your rights as a songwriter or label.
Free Samples, Loops & Packs: Why They Can Be a Legal Minefield
Even royalty-free samples can cause takedowns, blocks, or monetization loss – especially on YouTube. Here’s why you should be careful.
Tools to Manage Your Publishing – With or Without a Publisher
If you’re an independent artist writing and releasing your own music, chances are you don’t need a full publishing deal – at least not right away.
But you still need to make sure your songs are properly registered, royalties are being collected, and no one else claims what’s yours.
YouTube & Content ID
What Is YouTube Content ID?
YouTube Content ID is an automated system that scans every video uploaded to the platform and matches it against a database of registered audio and visual content.
Why Every Artist Needs an IPI Number
What is an IPI Number?
IPI stands for Interested Party Information.
It’s a unique international identifier that gets assigned to songwriters, composers, lyricists, and publishers when they register with a collection society like GEMA, SACEM, BMI, ASCAP, PRS and others.
AI-Generated Music: Legal Landscape, Opportunities, and Challenges for Labels and Artists
The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the music industry. AI-generated music opens up new creative possibilities but also brings legal and practical challenges
Sync Rights Explained
“Sync” (short for synchronization) refers to the right to use music in connection with visual media.
Every time a track appears in a film, series, advertisement, trailer, video game, or YouTube video – the sync rights must be licensed.
Understanding Music Publishing Deals
A music publishing deal defines how your songs are monetized, protected, and pitched. This guide explains different deal types, red flags to watch out for, and when you actually need a publisher—or when self-publishing makes more sense.
Who’s the Composer? Who’s the Author? Who Gets Paid?
In the independent music world, rights and royalties are often misunderstood. Miscommunication leads to lost income, disputes, or simply missed opportunities. Let’s break down the essentials so you can protect yourself – and your collaborators.