Many artists understand publishing royalties. Few understand SoundExchange. Every year, millions of dollars are generated from digital performances on services like Pandora, SiriusXM, and internet radio. Federal law requires those royalties to be distributed among record labels, featured artists, and non-featured performers—but who gets paid, and why? This article breaks down the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act.

Music catalog sales can generate life-changing wealth — but without proper planning, taxes can dramatically impact the final proceeds. As catalog acquisitions continue to dominate the music industry, artists, songwriters, producers, and rights holders are increasingly evaluating the tax implications of selling music rights. We break down the major legal and tax concepts behind modern music catalog transactions.

Music licensing can get expensive—fast. But what if you could achieve the same impact without paying thousands in licensing fees? Here are 5 practical strategies to reduce costs while staying compliant.

Most artist-manager disputes never make it to trial. This one did. The Chance the Rapper lawsuit reveals what happens when millions of dollars, handshake deals, and undefined contracts collide—and why both artists and managers need to rethink how these relationships are structured.

Music is everywhere in sports—from stadium entrance music to halftime shows. But do sporting events actually need permission to play those songs? In this article, we break down the copyright rules and music licensing requirements for sporting events and broadcasts.

Digital radio platforms like Pandora and SiriusXM generate a separate royalty stream known as digital transmission royalties. In this guide, we explain how SoundExchange works, who pays these royalties, and how artists can make sure they collect what they’re owed.

In this guide, we explain the different types of music royalties—including performance, mechanical, synchronization, and streaming royalties—and how creators can make sure they collect the income they are owed.

If your music is being played publicly, you should be getting paid. But many artists don’t fully understand how Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and BMI actually work—or how to collect those royalties. Here’s what you need to know.

Many nonprofits assume they can use music freely because it’s for a good cause. Legally, that’s not how it works. Here’s what nonprofits need to know about music licensing—and where they can get into trouble.