How Zac and The New Men Started Collecting Music Royalties

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Zac and The New Men were gaining momentum with BBC Radio One support and major live shows, but their royalties were not keeping up. They later discovered they were missing income from multiple sources without knowing. This case study shows how they finally began collecting music royalties clearly and confidently through Melody Rights.

Platforms for Musicians

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Most musicians don’t choose platform overload. It builds slowly, one tool at a time. Here’s why platforms for musicians feel overwhelming, and what’s really causing the burnout.

How to Start a Career in Music

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Starting a career in music isn’t just about talent anymore. It’s about navigating platforms, tools, and systems no one explains, and understanding why it feels harder than it should.

How Much Does an Album Cost?

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How much does an album cost? DIY album budgets range from almost nothing in a DIY setup to £30,000 or more for a full studio release. This guide breaks down realistic album budgets across the UK, EU and U.S., with real case studies and the costs most artists forget to plan for.

How to Promote Your Music Independently

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Learning how to promote your music independently can feel overwhelming at first. This guide breaks it down into simple steps that help you build real connection without forcing anything.

How Much Does It Cost to Master a Song?

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Most indie artists pay £40–£150 to master a song, with EU prices around €50–€170 and US prices between $50–$200. Costs shift depending on the engineer, mix quality, turnaround time and whether you choose stereo, stems or a newer option like AI mastering. Here’s the clear breakdown of what artists really pay

Growth with Independent Music Distribution Companies Like Melody Rights

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What Independent Music Distribution Companies Offer Artists Quick Answer/ TL;DR: What are independent music distribution companies? Independent music distribution companies help DIY artists release music and manage their rights across multiple platforms. Melody Rights focuses on the part most artists struggle with (transparent royalty tracking, sync licensing, and ownership management) all in one place. A […]

How to Make Money from Music Online

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You’ve already done the hard part. You made the music. Now it’s time to collect what it’s already earning. Most artists don’t need more streams. They need to unlock the royalties already flowing through the system. Here’s how to find them, fix your registrations, and finally get paid for the work you’ve already done.

Music Licensing for Film and TV: Get Sync-Ready Fast

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TL;DR / Quick Answer To get your music sync-ready for music licensing for film and TV, spend 30 focused minutes preparing one track: Here’s how to make your track sync-ready step by step. Get Your Tracks Ready for Music Licensing for Film and TV – Fast. You’ve probably lost 30 minutes today already.Scrolling. Checking plays. […]