Music Glossary: distribution

A service that delivers your releases to streaming/download platforms, collects royalties, and pays out to you. more

Audio/visual matching systems that detect your works on platforms for monetization and takedowns. more

Ensuring compulsory/mechanical licensing compliance when distributing cover recordings. more

Upfront payment from a distributor recouped from your future royalties; watch term length and recoup clauses. more

Consistent fields: artist, contributors, writers, splits, producers, explicit flag, genre, mood, artwork specs. more

Unique code for each recording used for royalty tracking across DSPs, broadcasters, and collections. more

Marketplaces for licensing short-form uses (creator videos, podcasts, small ads) at scale. more

Collect broadcast/performance income for performers and master owners via national CMOs. more

Radio-style vs on-demand streams; different royalty pathways and rules. more

Pro-rata vs fan-powered/user-centric systems; know how your audience behavior affects your revenue. more

Earning from user-generated videos that use your audio on platforms supporting revenue share. more