Sound Exchange

Thanks for your question, Dave! A quick glance at our system confirms that there is, in fact, a balance of funds waiting for Dave King. Please, please, sign up to get it!

You've got to get with SoundExchange. We pay on a per-play basis for almost all services, which means that every spin, no matter how many or how few, gets counted and generates a royalty. It may not be a ton of money, but there are certainly lots of indie and smaller-audience artists getting paid by SX. Besides, Internet radio is far more indie-focused than the traditional outlets, which means smaller artists are making more money than ever through digital plays. Besides, registration with SoundExchange is always 100% free, so even if you're not raking in the big bucks yet, there's nothing to lose. By signing up now, you ensure that you'll receive every payment due to you. Whether it's $10 bucks now, or $10,000 five years from now, every little bit helps, right?

BTW, if anyone else is curious as to whether your music is generating royalties, you can always check out our PLAYS database (Performance Log Archive of Your Songs) at plays.soundexchange.com - it's updated each quarter with what services have told us they're playing.

Best,
Laura Williams
SoundExchange

I think SoundExchange is trying to fill the gap for music where it is not covered by the traditional music licensing companies such as BMI and ASCAP. 

They are also making an effort to get legislation passed that would also reimburse artists (as opposed to composers) each time music performed by them is broadcast, streamed or whatever.  This is already sone in other parts of the world, but not the U.S.

Dave, I've been looking at SoundExchange for awhile now. I won't endorse them or slam them at this point. Take a look at this for a couple of different views of the organization. http://diymusician.cdbaby...d-when-you-get-played/ Randy

 
Thanks for the info.  Very informative.