Royalties & Revenue
Writer's share
Historically, 50% of total royalties generated by a song, paid directly to the songwriter regardless of their publishing arrangement. Most PROs pay the writer's share directly to the writer rather than routing it through the publisher, protecting songwriters from publisher bankruptcy or non-payment.
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Publishing Glossary Music Terms: Every Term Independent Artists Need to Know
Music publishing terminology is deliberately opaque, designed by an industry that profits from confusion. This glossary translates the language of royalties, rights, and revenue streams into plain terms independent artists can use to get paid correctly.
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Does DistroKid Collect All Your Mechanical Royalties?
DistroKid collects some, but not all, of your mechanical royalties. This is the most direct answer, but it hides a more important truth for independent songwriters.
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