Different Types Of Music Royalties Explained Summary Music royalties are payments made to songwriters, performers, and rights holders when their music is used commercially or publicly; they ensure creators are compensated for streams, radio play, sales, and live performances. There are several types of royalties—mechanical, performance, and synchronization—each...
How the Music Industry Works Summary Streaming Dominates: With over 69% of global music revenue, streaming services are now the lifeblood of the industry. Power vs. Independence: Major labels control the lion’s share, but independent artists and self-releases are rising fast—capturing nearly 30% of the market. Future-Proofing with Tech: AI...
Leasing Beats: Everything You Need To Know in 2026 Summary Beat Leasing is a practice where artists pay a fee to use a producer’s beat for their own song, under certain conditions. It is cheaper and more convenient than buying exclusive rights to a beat, but it...
A&R in the Music Industry Summary The role A&R managers play in the music industry, has changed with the beginning of the digitization. A&R managers pay attention to certain factors before signing an artist. If an artist fullfills these factors, he or she has a good chance to...
Being a beatmaker can be pretty challenging. You are sketching out ideas every day, learn constantly new stuff about mixing and music theory and so on. By having some creative output every day it can be pretty hard to finish a planned project. ...