Registration

January 22, 2024 – We are happy to report that SoundExchange paid out $250M in royalties in the fourth quarter of 2023, bringing total gross distributions in 2023 to $1B, an increase of 4.3% above...

December 21, 2023 – If you’re in the music industry, you’ve likely heard about the importance of ISRCs. But what are they? How do they work? And how do they affect you as a creator or music...

October 13, 2023 – We are happy to report that SoundExchange paid out $257M in 2023’s Q3 royalties distributed. When compared to the same period in 2022, this is an increase of 8%. Year-to-date,...

September 12, 2023 – We are happy to report that SoundExchange paid out $269M in 2023’s Q2 royalties distributed. When compared to the same period in 2022, this is an increase of 16.9%. In the...

August 29, 2023 – SoundExchange’s 20th anniversary is being celebrated in the pages of Billboard magazine! The August 26 issue of Billboard includes an interview with SoundExchange President and...

July 26, 2023 – NO! You do not need digital royalty brokers to get paid. Beware of independent companies that attempt to operate as brokers and solicit fees from creators. In exchange for a monthly...

March 2, 2023 – Managing and receiving SoundExchange royalties is more flexible than ever for creators and their authorized representatives. SXDirect offers self-service opt-ins for all the payment...

January 25, 2023 – How do you register with SoundExchange? This step-by-step guide walks you through the online registration process.

Are you an artist or sound recording owner (SRO) that’s not yet registered with SoundExchange?Read on to find out why you should register. 1. Collect all royalties due to you. SoundExchange is the...