Understand your music.
Honest guides for artists, producers and songwriters. No invented numbers, no smoke — just what you need to know about your rights and your royalties.
Splits that don’t add up to 100%: the error that freezes your money
Go over and payment stops. Fall short and money is left with no owner. How to catch it first.
Your song says “unreconciled” in Songview: what it means
ASCAP and BMI do not say the same thing about your song. Until they agree, your money moves worse.
What is a CWR and how to choose a tool to generate it
Generating the file is not filing it. The 5 questions to ask before picking a tool.
What is the black box, and why might your money be in it?
Royalty money nobody claimed. How it happens and what you can check.
Neighboring rights and SoundExchange: the check almost nobody collects
The money from your recording on digital radio. Free to claim.
How much does an independent artist earn on Spotify?
Real numbers, no smoke, and where the rest of your money comes from.
How to know if you have unclaimed royalties
6 honest signs and what to do about each one. Almost all free to check.
How to collect your royalties step by step (2026 guide)
The right order so you do not leave money on the table.
Bad metadata: the most common reason you lose royalties
The smallest error that costs you the most money.
How to audit your BMI catalog
Over-claims, duplicates and percentages that do not add up to 100%.
How to choose a royalty platform: what to check before you sign
Commission, access to your accounts, price and language: what to check before you sign.
Who owns your distributor? Why “independent” no longer means the same thing
A major bought several “indie” services in 2026. What it means for your money and your data.
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