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.

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.