Music contracts explained for 2026 — recording and 360 deals, publishing, management, booking, producer, sync and distribution agreements, and the key terms to watch.
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How to book gigs at venues in 2026 — building a draw, who to contact, the email pitch and EPK, deal expectations, and the professionalism that gets you re-booked.
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Should you form an LLC for your music? A 2026 guide to sole proprietor vs LLC vs S-corp, liability, taxes, bands, and when it’s actually worth it.
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What SoundExchange is and how to collect your digital performance royalties in 2026 — the 45/50/5 split, who should register, and how it differs from a PRO and the MLC.
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Neighboring rights explained — the sound-recording performance royalties most artists miss, who collects them, and how they differ from PRO and SoundExchange royalties.
Neighboring Rights in Music Explained: The Royalties Most Artists Miss (2026) Read More »
A plain-English guide to taxes for musicians in 2026 — hobby vs business, self-employment tax, 1099s, deductible expenses, quarterly taxes and when to hire a pro.
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