SoundExchange Direct Update: Membership Summary
By mkaylor in SoundExchange Direct onWe’re excited to announce that we’ve made recent updates to SoundExchange Direct (SXDirect) to create an improved experience for…
My Catalog Update: Search & Claim – Rights Owner
SoundExchange understands that the music business is complex, especially for creators trying to get paid for their work. That…
Primary & Guest Access in SoundExchange Direct: Everything You Need to Know
Primary ContactIn SoundExchange Direct (SX Direct), every account has a primary contact associated with it. This corresponds to the…
Introducing a New Payment Platform for Licensee Direct
As a part of our continual efforts to make the SoundExchange user experience as good as it can be,…
My Catalog Update: Search & Claim—Artist Royalties
By mkaylor in SoundExchange Direct onIn November 2019, we released a host of new features to the My Catalog section of SoundExchange Direct (SXDirect),…
Get to Know Usage Indicators
You may have noticed some things that were a bit different the last time you logged in to your…
Direct Deposits: One Step to Faster Payments
As COVID-19 continues to impact the music industry, we are committed to making sure you receive your royalties as…
Heads Up: A New Tax Requirement for Letters of Direction
By Morgan KaylorFor years, SoundExchange has enabled artists to allocate a percentage of their royalties to producers, mixers, and…
Mastering My Catalog: A Guide to “Submit Recordings”
By: Morgan Kaylor and Don PotterAre you are a sound recording copyright owner (SRCO) with sound recordings that you…
Mastering My Catalog: A Guide to “Overlaps & Disputes”
By: David Blair and Morgan KaylorAre you a sound recording rights owner (SRCO) that has experienced your royalties held…
Coming Soon: Updates to SoundExchange Direct increase control, transparency
By Scott Berenson and Michael DarpinoThis November, SoundExchange will release a host of new features to enhance the “My…
SoundExchange Launches International ACH for Some Countries
By Lauren Danzy in Tools and Services onBy William GlanzThis summer, SoundExchange started an international ACH (IACH) program to speed up royalty payments and reduce costs…
Introducing MDX: Helping Labels and Publishers Share Information More Efficiently
By William GlanzSince its inception in 2003, SoundExchange has carved out a role as a problem solver for the…
New Tool Sheds Light on Database of Notice of Intention to Use (“NOI”) Filings made with the U.S. Copyright Office
Lack of transparency remains a big concern in the music industry. That’s why SXWorks, a subsidiary of SoundExchange, today…
Have You Found Your Sound? Why Our New Search Site is a Big Deal for Music Creators
Today we launched the SoundExchange ISRC Search Site, a new tool that will benefit the entire music industry.Why is…
Which of Your Recordings Were Played? Visit the SoundExchange PLAYS Database Today to Find Out
The SoundExchange PLAYS Database is a tool that allows users to determine if royalties are owed to them, or…
SoundExchange Launches New Account Management Tool
In an effort to streamline our service for recording artists, record labels and their representatives, we have developed a…
Sooner is Better: SoundExchange Moves to Monthly Payment Schedule
Let’s face it. No one likes to wait. Recognizing that sooner really is better, SoundExchange is pleased to announce…
