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Songtrust

Songtrust offers the most flexible and equitable publishing administration deal in the industry. A Downtown Company.

Songtrust partners with songwriters, representatives, and businesses to build healthy songwriting careers. Songwriters build healthy careers when they take an active role in managing their business and owning their music. We empower them to do this by providing education, enabling them to register and collect all their publishing royalties, and relentlessly searching for ways to simplify and unite the music industry around the world.

06/17/2024

Did you know that composers for video games typically don't receive performance royalties for their music? We sat down with Trivium Studios to understand how the worlds of music placement and video games can collide. Find out more about sync opportunities and royalties by checking out our Sync Crash Course: https://songtr.st/3VLLnUg

06/17/2024

¿Te preguntas cómo marcar correctamente la división de regalías de las composiciones en las que colaboras? ¡Inscríbete en nuestro Curso Intensivo de Divisiones (Splits) para aprender todo lo que necesitas saber sobre los splits de regalías de compositores! https://songtr.st/4c5bx9Z

06/16/2024

Many music creators face the task of deciding where to distribute their music, especially if they want to make a living as an artist! Now more than ever, it's easier to get one's music onto online digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and so many more - which are also known as Digital Service Providers (DSPs). Learn more: https://songtr.st/3XtR4Yh

06/16/2024

Even if you're a seasoned songwriter, remember there's always room to level up. Just make sure you're not only rocking the creative stuff but keeping an eye on the business side too. Give our Songwriter Checklist a spin when you're gearing up to drop your next track. https://songtr.st/45otUEl

06/15/2024

Los Angeles native and indie-pop artist, Ricky Montgomery went viral on TikTok in mid-2020 with his two singles "Mr Loverman" and "Line Without A Hook." ❤️ 🎣 Montgomery has been a balm in the midst of a heavy time, comforting listeners with warm melodies and relatable lyrics.

Find out how Songtrust has helped Ricky Montgomery and over 445,000 other music creators: https://songtr.st/4clwY6m

06/14/2024

We take our security seriously and want to ensure your rights are protected!

All Songtrust account holders need to be verified in order to prevent any fraudulent attempts on your copyright and registrations. Ultimately, verification also ensures that we are paying out royalties to the correct parties that rightfully earned them in the first place. Get troubleshooting tips for identity verification in our Help Center: https://songtr.st/4ejrmvj

06/14/2024

Savvy musicians know that YouTube is a great way to locate current and potential fans around the world 📹. But are you sure you’re taking all the right steps to earn royalties from the use of your songs on YouTube? https://songtr.st/3RnWwrO

06/13/2024

¿Te sientes abrumado por la posibilidad de tener que registrar tu trabajo a nivel global solo? No estás solo. Afortunadamente, el marco de registro de Songtrust, fácil y rápido, te ahorrará ⏰ y 💰. Si tu música se está reproduciendo en el extranjero, aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la recolección global de regalías.

Aprende cómo las fuentes de pago recaudan regalías a nivel mundial tras bastidores y los desafíos comunes para artistas internacionales en nuestro nuevo seminario web educativo a pedido.

06/12/2024

Granting a sync and recording license allows a third party to use the copyright and sound recording of a musical work alongside visual media. But what exactly are the types of media you can land a sync for? Find out more about music synchronization by signing up for our Sync Crash Course. https://songtr.st/3KHbbdN

06/11/2024

As a songwriter or producer, you need a split sheet as proof of ownership and your split (or share) for every song you create. Without it, your PRO, publisher, or publishing administrator may not be able to collect your music royalty earnings. Avoid any headaches 😅 by using our handy Split Sheet Template to keep track of your correct song splits and song metadata. https://songtr.st/4cel9yR

06/11/2024

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 We are proud to support love and equality for all of our 445,000+ songwriters. Our LGBTQIA+ Resource Hub highlights the incredible work organizations in the community do, as well as Pride-inspired content to spark conversation. Check it out: https://songtr.st/3KGr4kQ

06/10/2024

is here, and we're bringing you our electrifying playlist that transcends genres! This week, you'll find new song additions by Songtrust clients:

Yuki Tillis on "Nervous"
Sughn on "running to you"
Mose ∞ on "Rise - Mose Remix"

https://songtr.st/45h8Ek0

06/10/2024

It’s time for your solo!🚶Let us know who’s a singer-songwriter that’s in your rotation right now! 📝

06/09/2024

Si eres músico, productor o estás interesado en aprender más sobre el publishing musical, nuestro centro de recursos en español es para ti. Descubre las características y los beneficios clave de la plataforma de Songtrust, aprende a registrar correctamente tus canciones para empezar a cobrar regalías, y utiliza nuestro estimador de regalías en tiempo real. También explora nuestro blog, videos y recursos educativos, las preguntas frecuentes que recibimos, y más. https://songtr.st/3wXm6wN

06/08/2024

¿Eres compositor de musica buscando oportunidades de sincronización? Aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre las licencias de sync de música, los acuerdos de sync y cómo cobrar regalías de sync regístrate hoy mismo en nuestro curso intensivo: https://songtr.st/4aVffBP

06/07/2024

Listen to our Late Night Lo-Fi playlist, your go-to source for studying, focusing, or just hanging out. On it, you'll hear from Songtrust clients:

Ambulo on "Summer Hiatus"
softy on "Pouring Rain"
lightheart on "Double Scoop"

https://songtr.st/3yMPDtn

06/06/2024

Who here has ever had uncomfortable conversation with co-writers around song splits? ✋

If this is you, then register for our Songwriter Splits & Royalties Crash Course to learn why split sheets are so important for songwriters, how they impact royalties, and crucial steps to get them right the first time:

Sign up to learn everything about songwriter splits, how splits impact royalties, and best practices from the music community and publishing experts!

06/05/2024

Building your network is one of the best ways to help further your career and establish yourself. 🤝 But how can you make sure both you AND your new contacts find it valuable? Our Networking Checklist will help you network more effectively and with more confidence, both in-person and virtually. https://songtr.st/3RfAB5Y

06/04/2024

Under United States copyright law, a copyright owner has the exclusive right to exploit their own material. However, there is an exception to this rule known as “ephemeral recordings.” This allows for the temporary use of copyrighted material, meaning broadcasters can legally use your music in certain situations without paying a sync fee. Find out more by checking out the Songtrust Help Center: https://songtr.st/4e6hPYu

06/04/2024

The moment you decide that the song you’ve poured your soul into is finally finished, you automatically own its copyright and 100% of the composition’s publishing. Understanding this is yours from the get-go is crucial when making decisions about your career and deciding to sign a publishing contract. 🤔 Find out the top five questions we think you should ask any potential publisher before signing a deal with them: https://songtr.st/4aMdRl2

06/03/2024

Join us at Lost City Brewing in Miami for El Sound Social, an exciting artist showcase, this Thursday. Organized by Songtrust client Andre Mateo , don’t miss this opportunity to support emerging Miami talent, network with fellow artists and music professionals, and enjoy a night of great music. 😎 Reserve your ticket here: https://songtr.st/3KsHNb1

06/03/2024

Make no mistake, song splits can be a confusing topic to navigate during the song collaboration process. 😫 However, they are essential to ensure you're set up to collect your royalties! Find out more, and download our free split sheet template by registering for our Songwriter Splits & Royalties Crash Course: https://songtr.st/3V0dgpW

06/02/2024

Hopefully you know that a finished song has two halves. But did you know that each part of a song earns different types of royalties? Don’t panic if you didn't – we've got a quick visual breakdown to help you better understand how your song earns money. ➡️ https://songtr.st/4bXw7sw

06/01/2024

"The rights held by record labels and publishers do not overlap. This means that working with a publisher like Songtrust doesn’t conflict with a record deal for the original recording. That said, there are some places where they interact. One of these is the mechanical royalties owed to publishers." Find out more about the ways labels and publishers work together 🤝 by reading our blog: https://songtr.st/4aIjWyI

05/30/2024

Un aspecto de la edición musical (o publishing) que puede hacerla aún más confusa es toda la terminología específica que la acompaña. 😩 ¡Habla el lenguaje de la industria musical por accediendo a nuestro glosario de publishing musical! https://songtr.st/3yEsbib

05/30/2024

What was a concert that you attended that you wish never ended? 🎹

05/29/2024

"If you want to be a publisher on behalf of writers other than yourself, you will need to have your own publishing entity/entities to collect the publisher’s share on behalf of those writers."

Find out more about having a personal publishing entity, and how you can register it with Songtrust to get the most out of worldwide royalties by reading our blog: https://songtr.st/3V0kSc6

05/28/2024

What publishing royalties has your song earned? 🤔 Our Royalty Estimator tool can help you find out! 🤓 Search for your song, enter your split, and we'll calculate how much you could be earning in publishing revenue from streaming. https://songtr.st/3VhDyFt

05/28/2024

These clauses apply to compositions that are written by the contracted performing artist. Though they are becoming uncommon, controlled composition clauses can affect the amount of mechanical royalties paid back to the songwriter. Find out more by reading our article in the Songtrust Help Center 🙋: https://songtr.st/4dZNMli

05/27/2024

Use our playlist to get you motivated and ready for a productive week. Listen to a few of our recent song additions by:

MOTO BANDIT on "WINONA"
Laura Jean Anderson on "Thinkin Bout You"
BRITT LARI on "Beg For It"

https://songtr.st/3yxZUtD

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Estimate your royalties!

¿Te sientes abrumado por la posibilidad de tener que registrar tu trabajo a nivel global solo? No estás solo. Afortunadamente, el marco de registro de Songtrust, fácil y rápido, te ahorrará ⏰ y 💵. Si tu música se está reproduciendo en el extranjero, aprende todo lo que necesitas saber sobre la recolección global de regalías. https://songtr.st/3WGmlXr

Are you collecting all the royalties your songs generating? While today, it's more possible than ever to reach listeners around the world, accessing global publishing royalties (on your own) isn't so simple. There's where Songtrust come in. Learn more about global royalty collection: https://songtr.st/4dDKWC7

Overwhelmed by the possibility of having to register your work globally solo? You're not alone. Luckily, Songtrust's one and done registration framework will save you ⏰ and💰. If your music is streaming overseas, learn everything you need to know about global royalty collection: https://songtr.st/3WxgcfX

Starting to look for sync opportunities? Or maybe you're wanting to fully understand the process for an active sync pitch? Level up your sync knowledge with our free, on-demand sync webinar: https://songtr.st/4bgRNQ1

Expand your knowledge of music publishing and the music business with quick, informative monthly emails about managing your rights, collecting your royalties, and building your career wisely. Subscribe to the Songtrust Insider newsletter today: https://songtr.st/3U5QCfj

Check out Songtrust on YouTube!

Elevate your music publishing knowledge through video. If you're not already a subscriber, join us on our YouTube channel and be the first to know as our team and special guests break down music publishing basics and complexities, and so much more. See you there! https://songtr.st/39QGlA2

Licencias de Sincronización y Publishing Musical

No solo pueden las tarifas de sincronización por adelantado ser una forma de ganar dinero con una sincronización. A menudo, los artistas pueden ver un efecto cascada, incluyendo un aumento en streams después de que se emite su colocación de sincronización. Obtén más consejos y conocimientos sobre licencias de sincronización y publishing musical en nuestro curso intensivo gratuito. https://songtr.st/3vDhds3

Songs Splits at BMI vs Songtrust

Find out how to register your song splits correctly and maximize your earnings. If you're affiliated with BMI, this video is especially for you. Register for our free Splits and Royalties Crash Course to learn more about how splits can impact your $$. https://songtr.st/3TfmmiW

Storing Your Song Split Sheets

Con frecuencia, los músicos pierden sus splits de canciones en colaboraciones. En el momento en que acuerdes los splits, cómo Yelena, haz que todos firmen una hoja de reparto y cárgala inmediatamente a una plataforma donde todos tengan acceso fácil. Accede a nuestra plantilla de hoja de reparto definitiva registrándote para nuestro Curso Intensivo de Splits en español: https://songtr.st/3wjFzqy . Oftentimes, musicians lose track of their song splits on collaborations. The moment you've agreed upon splits, like Yelena, have everyone sign a split sheet, and upload it immediately to a platform where everyone has easy access. Access our Ultimate Split Sheet template by register for our Splits Crash Course in English: https://songtr.st/3V64SqL

Songtrust Royalty Estimator

What publishing royalties has your song earned? Our Royalty Estimator tool can help you find out! Search for your song, enter your split, and we'll calculate how much you could be earning in publishing revenue from streaming. https://songtr.st/3UIWtsL

Collecting Royalties for Internationally Streamed Musicians

If your music's top streaming markets include international cities, it's crucial you have at least a high-level understanding of how global royalty collection works and of course, ensure you're set up to fully access your income generated. Register for our expert curated crash course to get the inside scoop. https://songtr.st/49nUGy9

Global Royalty Collection & Sub-Publishing

Sub-publishing agreements are an essential part of the music business ecosystem. Learn about this often overlooked piece of the global royalty collection puzzle 🧩 (and more!) with our crash course: https://songtr.st/3OyG4n2

Songtrust - 66th GRAMMY Awards

Congratulations to all 7 Songtrust clients and writers who contributed to #GRAMMY-winning works across 4 categories (Recording Academy / GRAMMYs)! 🏆 Reed Berin on Barbie: The Album | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media 🏆 Alexandria Dollar, Jordan L'Oreal, Leslie Johnson, NIQ Maximus & Mario Torres on Lecrae's Church Clothes 4 | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album 🏆 Alexandria Dollar & Jordan L'Oreal on Lecrae and Tasha Cobbs Leonard's "Your Power" | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song 🏆 Spencer Stewart (repped by Good Company) on Laufey's Bewitched | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Recursos de Songtrust en Español

Entendemos que cada músico forja su propio camino dentro de la industria musical. ¡Eso incluye su conocimiento formativo en el negocio de la música! Consulta nuestra colección de recursos en español y encuentra el que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades en cualquier etapa de tu carrera. https://songtr.st/4bqjzdF

Songtrust: Best of 2023 Playlist

As we close out 2023, we wanted to share songs by Songtrust clients that were recognized across the charts and for various prestigious awards this year. 🏆 Listen and save our "Best of 2023" playlist on Spotify. https://songtr.st/3trnaHs

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The Songtrust Mission

Songtrust is the world's largest technology solution for global music publishing royalty collection and administration.

It was founded to simplify music rights management and remove the complexity of the publishing landscape. Songtrust’s core mission is to help musicians, publishers, labels, and distributors easily track and collect global publishing royalties for their music catalogs. Songtrust administers more than 2,000,000 songs and represents more than 300,000 songwriters including those who have written songs with Drake, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar.

The company works with publishers and distributors such as CD Baby, Downtown Music Publishing, Symphonic Distribution, Audiomack and Sub Pop Publishing. Songtrust maintains the most extensive, accessible publishing network in the music industry by having direct relationships across more than 50 rights societies around the world covering more than 150 countries and territories.

Songtrust® is a registered service mark of ST Music LLC, which is owned and operated by Downtown Music Holdings. Songtrust is a Billboard Magazine Top Music Startup founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York City. For more information, please visit: http://songtrust.com/