UNLIMITED SUPPLY with Digital Music News Arsh Shah Says Stop Blaming Songwriters
Sep 10, 2025
Arsh Shah discusses the pressing issues surrounding music royalties and urges listeners to stop blaming songwriters for financial struggles. The conversation highlights the inefficiencies in split sheets that lead to artists losing money. Discover innovative solutions like Story2Splits, aimed at simplifying these processes. The need for fair compensation in the music industry is a key focus, showcasing new technologies that support artists' growth. The insights from startup founders bring a fresh perspective on navigating the challenges faced by creators.
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Manager's View: Royalties Vanish After A Hit
- Arsh recounts managing artists and watching royalties disappear because songs went unregistered or splits weren't documented.
- He says every artist has a track that blew up and then the group chat turned into a courtroom over who did what.
Real Money Lost From Missing Splits
- Over $1B is lost yearly because creators fail to capture ownership in real time when making songs.
- Missing split information, not talent or quality, is the structural reason royalties vanish.
Publishers' Incentive To Leave Money In The Dark
- Publishers benefit when money sits unassigned because it improves their balance sheets.
- The economic incentives therefore slow fixes and maintain the royalty black box.