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.
Should You Form an LLC for Your Music? A 2026 Guide for Artists Read More »
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.
What Is SoundExchange? How to Collect Your Digital Performance Royalties (2026) Read More »
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.
Taxes for Musicians in 2026: A Plain-English Guide for Independent Artists Read More »
How much does Spotify pay per stream in 2026? The honest answer — there’s no fixed rate; how the pooled model works, the real average, and the 1,000-stream rule.
How Much Does Spotify Pay Per Stream in 2026? The Honest Math Read More »
How to collect your mechanical royalties through The MLC in 2026 — what it is, who should register, how it differs from a PRO and SoundExchange, and unclaimed royalties.
The MLC & Your Mechanical Royalties: How to Register and Collect (2026) Read More »
