Learn how the music business really pays.
Short, plain-language guides on royalties, splits, streaming and distribution — each one paired with a free tool that does the paperwork. Built for independent South African artists.
- SA
Written for South Africa
ISRC prefixes, SAMRO, CAPASSO, local distributors — the details that generic articles skip.
Plain language
If your uncle can read it, we shipped it. Diagrams and worked examples over legalese.
Guides + tools together
Every guide links to the free tool that does the work — split sheets, royalty splits, quick estimates.
Free forever
No signup wall, no paywall. Read anything, share anything, without an account.
Browse by topic
Pick a corner of the industry.
radio royalty registration
How independent South African musicians register the right organisations to get paid when their music is played on local radio.
south african radio royalties
How independent musicians in South Africa collect performance royalties when their songs are played on local radio.
Music Royalties for Independent Artists
This cluster explains how music royalties work for independent artists and songwriters. It covers the different types of royalties generated by music, including streaming royalties, mechanical royalties, performance royalties, and publishing income. The cluster also explains how royalties are collected by organizations such as CAPASSO and SAMRO, how streaming platforms distribute revenue, and how artists can register their music to ensure they receive all the income they are owed. The goal of this cluster is to help artists understand where their money comes from in the modern music industry and how to properly track and collect their royalties.
How it works
Three steps. That's it.
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Pick a topic
Royalties, distribution, promotion — start where you have questions.
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Read the guide
Short, worked examples with SA context. Five to ten minutes.
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Use the tool
Every guide links to a free tool that does the paperwork for you.
Ready to take the admin off your plate?
Read a guide, then run the tool. Free, no signup — start with the one most artists skip.