I am a songwriter or a publisher. Should I register with SoundExchange?
SoundExchange does not currently collect or distribute royalties for songwriters or publishers. If you are also a Featured Artist on sound recordings or the owner of sound recordings, then you should register with SoundExchange....
Can I Get Paid Directly to My Bank Account?
Yes! If you have a checking account in any of the countries listed below, SoundExchange can pay you, in your local currency, via direct deposit. If you would like to register for direct deposits, please let us know! You can update your...
How do I get involved in your advocacy efforts?
For more information on our advocacy efforts, go here.
Do you have an app?
Yes, SoundExchange has a Mobile App available to registered SoundExchange users on the Google Play Store or in the Apple Store.
I manage a recording artist – can their royalties be paid to me directly?
It is our strict policy that we cannot pay third parties. A third party is considered anyone that is not the featured performer (artist) or the owner of the Sound Recording Copyright. We have a standard practice to ONLY pay performer money...
I am a producer, mixer, or engineer for several big artists. How do I claim royalties for these recordings? 
SoundExchange collects performance royalties for Sound Recording Copyright Owners and Featured Artists. SoundExchange will only pay performance royalties to creative participants (producers, mixers, or engineers) when a direct...
I wrote the material, sang it, and produced it. How do I know if I own the sound recording copyright?
Usually the owner of the sound recording copyright is a label. If you own the full sound recording, then you are the sound recording copyright owner.
Why should I register with SoundExchange?
SoundExchange is the sole organization that collects digital performance royalties for sound recordings in the United States. So, one of the main reasons you should register is to collect any and all of these royalties that are due to you....
When can I expect my first payment?
Payment will be issued to the payee so long as there aren’t any holds associated with the account, the account is complete, and once the account reaches the minimum threshold needed for payment.
How far back do you collect royalties?
We collect as far back as 3 years.