A Note from Michael Huppe on SoundExchange Distributions and Operations During the Coronavirus
Dear SoundExchange Family, I’m reaching out to share some thoughts on the tragedy gripping our world, and how SoundExchange is reacting. Like you, I’ve been glued to the news to better understand the impact of the spread of coronavirus,...
SoundExchange Files Comments Under U.S. Trade Representative’s “Special 301” Review
For the first time, SoundExchange filed comments today asking the U.S. Trade Representative to take action against six countries—UK, France, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, and Canada – that discriminate against American music...
Heads Up: A New Tax Requirement for Letters of Direction
By Morgan Kaylor For years, SoundExchange has enabled artists to allocate a percentage of their royalties to producers, mixers, and sound engineers – that is, “creative participants.” Once an artist has submitted a Letter of Direction...
Understanding My Catalog: A Guide To “Overlaps & Disputes”
Are you a sound recording rights owner (SRCO) that has experienced your royalties being held due to an overlap or dispute with another SRCO over the ownership of a sound recording? Our new Overlaps & Disputes tool provides you...
Mastering My Catalog: A Guide to “Submit Recordings”
Are you are a sound recording copyright owner (SRCO) with sound recordings that you would like to add to the SoundExchange Repertoire Database? Our new “Submit Recordings” tool provides you with a way to add your catalog and new...