The New Music Business with Ari Herstand

Don't Cut Your Drummer Into Publishing...

Apr 30, 2025
In this insightful discussion, the complexities of music royalties and publishing are unravelled. The host emphasizes the distinction between master and publishing royalties, shedding light on what session musicians are entitled to. There's a focus on the significance of one-stop agreements and the historical inequities in compensation models. Additionally, it advocates for fair treatment of drummers and other session players, challenging common misconceptions about their rights in the music creation process.
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ADVICE

Who Should Get Publishing Royalties

  • Only people who help write the melody and lyrics should participate in publishing royalties.
  • Being a co-writer means contributing to the essence of the song creation process.
ADVICE

Sync Licensing Requires All Songwriters' Consent

  • Music supervisors require sign-off from every songwriter to clear sync licenses.
  • Ensure all songwriters are identified to avoid losing sync opportunities.
INSIGHT

Publishing Equals Songwriting Legally

  • The legal definition of songwriting is limited to melody and lyrics only.
  • Publishing royalties derive exclusively from this definition of song composition.
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