Insights on music, catalog, and business.

Publishing

March 2026

What is Publishing Administration and Why Does It Matter?

Most independent artists register with a PRO and assume they are covered. They are not. Here is what publishing administration actually involves and how much it can change your income.

Metadata

February 2026

ISRC Codes Explained: The Invisible Number That Controls Your Royalties

Without an ISRC code, your track cannot be reliably identified by any platform or collection society. Here is how they work and how to make sure yours are correctly issued.

Distribution

February 2026

Choosing a Distributor as an Independent Artist: What to Look For

Not all distributors are equal. We compare the major options and explain what independent artists lose when they optimise purely for the lowest annual fee.