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Neighbouring rights pay the people behind a recording, not the song: the master owner and the performers on it. This guide sets out the two roles, how PPL in the UK and SoundExchange in the US split the money, where the US differs, and what a self-releasing artist should register, using PPL, SoundExchange, WIPO and US statute pages read on 24 Oct 2026.
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Production music is written to be licensed: background cues, beds, stings and themes that video makers pick from a catalogue instead of commissioning a score. This guide explains how libraries make money, what an exclusive or non-exclusive deal actually changes for you, why Content ID and retitling collide, and how to write and deliver music a library can use. Sources read on 25 Oct 2026.
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An admin deal charges a percentage and leaves your copyright with you. A co-pub or full publishing deal can pay an advance, but you give up part of the copyright, often for years after the contract ends. Here is how to compare the two on cost, control and time.
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A one-page session agreement saves artists and players from the most common disputes: who owns the recording, whether the player is paid once or shares in royalties, how they are credited and what the fee covers. This guide walks through each clause in plain language, and explains why "work made for hire" wording does less for a sound recording than many people assume under US law. Not legal advice; sources read on 25 Oct 2026.
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SoundCloud now sells two paid tiers for artists, Artist and Artist Pro, and both bundle distribution to other platforms. This guide sets out what each plan includes, how fan-powered royalties work, and who should pay for which tier, based on SoundCloud pages read on 24 Oct 2026.
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