STIM
Svenska Tonsättares Internationella Musikbyrå — the Swedish CMO that collects and distributes performance and mechanical royalties for musical works used in Sweden. STIM is a member of CISAC and has extensive reciprocal agreements with international societies.
Articles about STIM
Free Music Royalty Calculator: Estimate Your Earnings Instantly
Introduction Ever felt like your music is streaming everywhere, yet your bank account says otherwise? You're not alone.
How to Collect Every Royalty You're Owed as an Independent Musician
If you release your own music, you are probably leaving money on the table. This practical playbook shows how to collect music royalties at every step — from a catalog audit and correct metadata to registering with PROs, SoundExchange, and mechanical and neighboring rights societies, plus how to file retroactive claims.
Music Publishing Administrator vs Full Publisher: Which Is Right for You?
Music publishing administrator vs publisher is the core decision that determines whether you keep copyright and pay an admin fee or trade a publisher share for advances, active exploitation, and broader pitching. This article breaks down the legal differences, typical fees and splits, who collects which royalties, and the contract red flags to watch so you can choose based on catalog size, career stage, and income goals.
ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC: Which PRO Should You Join?
Choosing the right PRO can change how much you earn from performances and how reliably you collect international and streaming royalties. In this ASCAP vs BMI vs SESAC comparison we break down membership rules, payout mechanics, switching logistics, and what each organization actually collects so you can pick the one that fits your career.
DistroKid vs TuneCore Publishing Administration: Which Pays More?
DistroKid vs TuneCore publishing is the question every independent songwriter asks when deciding how to collect the publisher share of their royalties. This article compares each service using published commission rates, fee models, territory coverage, and reporting differences so you can see which one delivers higher net payouts in realistic scenarios.
What Does a Music Publisher Actually Do? Your Questions Answered
If you are asking what is a music publisher and whether the trade-off is worth it for your songs, this FAQ gives a practical answer. You will get clear definitions of the publisher role, the royalty streams they handle, common deal types and splits, and real steps to audit, register, or recover publishing income.
Music Royalty Auditing: The Complete Guide to Finding Lost Earnings
If you suspect streams and performances are producing less cash than they should, royalty auditing music is the process that finds the gaps and turns them into recoverable earnings. This guide provides a practical, step-by-step workflow: what data to collect, how to reconcile DSP, distributor and PRO statements, common metadata failures to watch for, and the claim evidence you will need to recover funds.
Mechanical Royalty Rates Explained: How Much Are You Actually Owed?
If you write songs or manage catalogs, understanding the mechanical royalties rate determines how much composition income you should expect. This FAQ pulls the exact numbers, explains when the US statutory rate applies versus negotiated or streaming arrangements, and walks through step-by-step calculations for downloads, physical sales, and realistic streaming estimates.
How an Independent Songwriter Recovered $12,000 in Unclaimed Publishing Royalties
This music publishing company case study shows how an independent songwriter recovered $12,000 in unclaimed publishing royalties after a nine month audit and claims process. You will get a step by step playbook: how the audit uncovered unmatched mechanical and foreign distributions, which documents proved authorship, and exactly how claims were filed with The MLC, SoundExchange, and overseas collecting societies.