Music Royalties Explained

Master Rights vs Publishing Rights

The recording and the composition are different assets, and artists need to know which one is being used.

music royalties explainedFanFactorsMay 12, 20263 min read

The recording and the composition are different assets, and artists need to know which one is being used.

Master rights control the recording. Publishing rights control the underlying song. A single track can involve both.

FanFactors uses rights-aware language because a marketplace cannot be trusted if buyers and fans do not know what is actually being offered.

Why this matters for FanFactors

FanFactors connects this topic back to a simple mission: artists should have more control, fans should have a more meaningful role, and music should move through legal artist-approved markets.

Music Royalties Explained for Artists

Royalties are easier to understand when artists separate the song, the recording, the usage, and the owner.

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Mechanical, Performance, and Sync Royalties

Different uses create different royalties. Artists should know which income stream applies to each opportunity.

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Royalty Splits for Independent Artists

Royalty splits should be discussed before the release, not after the song starts moving.

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