How Artists ACTUALLY Make Money

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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how artists are actually making money and why so many independent artists are missing out on the money they’ve already earned and what to do about it. This video breaks down the real reasons artists aren’t getting paid and what steps you can take right now to avoid the same fate. There’s a lot of confusion out there around royalties, deals, contracts, and distribution. Let's clear it up.

0:00 Introduction
00:28 Snoop Dogg & His Publishing Royalties
01:46 Understanding Music Royalties
02:11 Overview
02:53 Music Contracts
03:30 Music Ownership
04:10 Administrative Control
04:39 What Percentage Should You Ask For?
05:17 Importance of Contracts
05:39 2 Sides of Your Songs
06:18 Streaming Royalties From Music Platforms & Distributors
07:59 PROs - Performance Rights Organization
08:13 Payments From PROs
09:12 SoundExchange Royalties
10:04 SoundExchange Percentages
10:55 Mechanical Licensing Collective For Mechanical Royalties
11:49 Songtrust Royalties
12:24 Best Method To Make Money On Your Release
13:50 Digital Download Purchase Availability
14:50 Pay-What-You-Want Model
16:28 Audience Harvesting (Emails)
17:27 Living Wage For Musicians Act Leading To More Royalties
17:57 Publishing Through Distributors
18:51 Royalty Audits
19:28 Download Statements
19:58 Sending A Demand Letter
21:22 Finding Legal Contact Email

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