More from Metadata
- What Happens If My Release Fails The Quality Check?
- Is My Release's Metadata Public?
- Is My Music Instrumental?
- What's a Publisher?
- Who Owns My Recordings?
- What's a Catalogue Number?
- I Already Have My Own ISRC and EAN/UPC Codes. What's the Procedure?
- I Would Like to Distribute Classical Music. What's the Procedure ?
- Can I Distribute Alternative Versions of The Same Track?
- My Artist Name Is Already Used by Someone Else. Will This Be an Issue?
- What Is Considered As Explicit Content?
- I Would Like My Titles To Appear In Different Languages. Is That Possible?
- Is It Possible to Distribute Collaborative Releases?
- Can I Format The Metadata However I Want?
- Which Credits Are Essential for a Release?
Search
Can’t quite find what you are looking for? Try searching for a solution instead.
What's a Publisher?
In the music industry, a publisher manages the rights to musical compositions, including music and lyrics. For example when artists make cover songs, the publishers are the ones making sure that the original songwriters are compensated properly.
Key Functions of a Publisher
A publisher plays several critical roles:
- Copyright Management: Publishers ensure that rights are correctly registered and enforced, preventing unauthorized use of musical compositions.
- Licensing: They negotiate licensing agreements that allow artists to perform or record a songwriter's composition legally.
- Royalty Collection: Publishers collect royalties on behalf of songwriters from various sources, including mechanical royalties from sales and performance royalties from live shows and streaming services.
- Promotion: Publishers promote songs to increase visibility and pitch them to artists, film, and TV producers for potential placements.
How to Include This in Your Music Distribution
If you distribute cover songs with us, it’s essential to look for the original rights owners on PRO databases like GEMA, SACEM, and other performing rights organizations. You must also credit the publishers (and sub-publishers if applicable), along with the full names of the original composers and lyricists.
Make your music available on Spotify, Apple Music, and more! Sign up today. 🎧 Start now
Couldn’t find an answer?
Get more answers from other independent artists and our team of experts.