Producer Royalties: Is a Music Producer Worth the Percentage?
A good producer can transform a record, but what should they actually get in return? Learn how producer royalties, points, fees, publishing and master rights work before you agree to a percentage.
Who Owns a Song? 10 Music Ownership Mistakes to Avoid
Most ownership mistakes happen long before a song is released. Learn who owns a song, understand the difference between composition and master recording rights, and avoid the common mistakes that can affect your royalties, collaborations and future opportunities.
How to Get Paid for Your Music: The Complete Setup Guide for Independent Artists
Most independent artists are only connected to part of the royalty system. This guide explains how music income actually works after release, where royalties get lost, and how to make sure your songs are properly connected to the systems that pay you.
What Is Melody Rights? The Complete Music System
Most independent artists don’t struggle with music, they struggle with everything around it. Melody Rights connects mastering, distribution, sync, and royalties into one system so your music actually works for you.
What Is a Music Catalogue? The Structure Most Artists Miss
A music catalogue isn’t just a folder of files. It’s the structure that keeps music usable once memory fades, versions multiply, and tracks start resurfacing in new contexts over time.
AI Mastering Explained: What Music Mastering AI Replaces
Music mastering AI helps independent artists prepare finished tracks for release by improving consistency across platforms without slowing momentum. This article explains what AI mastering actually replaces, what it doesn’t, and how it fits into a modern release workflow for independent musicians.
How Zac and The New Men Started Collecting Music Royalties
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
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
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?
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.