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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