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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.