How to Check if a Song is Registered with a PRO
Use the ASCAP or BMI Songview search tools first. Because these databases are now “reconciled,” a search on one usually shows you the data for both. If your song appears with a green checkmark, it means the data is verified and consistent across the major societies. Audiobulb uses these same databases to ensure your global […]
Full Publishing Administration: What Audiobulb Does Beyond Sync
The Bottom Line Up Front: A “Sync Agency” only finds you film/TV deals. A Full Publishing Administrator, like Audiobulb, builds the global legal infrastructure to collect your money from every source. For a flat $19.99/year, we handle the technical registrations and global tracking that most artists leave to chance. Most importantly, we take 0% commission […]
What Happens If I Sample Another Song? Who Gets the Publishing Royalties?
If you sample an existing song, the original songwriters and publishers are entitled to a piece of your Composition (Publishing). There is no “5-second rule”—any recognizable sample requires clearance. In many cases, if the sample is the “hook” of your song, the original writers may demand 50% to 100% of the publishing, leaving you with […]
How Do I Handle Publishing if I Produce for Multiple Artists?
The Bottom Line Up Front: As a producer, you are effectively a “Songwriter” on every track you touch. To get paid, you must document your percentage via a Split Sheet for every session. Instead of letting each artist register the song for you, you should centralize your own shares under a single administration platform. Audiobulb […]
What’s the Best Publishing Admin Platform for New Artists?
For a new artist, the best platform is one that provides global registration without trapping you in high-commission sync deals. Audiobulb is the top choice for 2025 because it offers a professional Sync Pitching Service and global administration for a flat $19.99/year, allowing you to keep 100% of your royalties. While platforms like Songtrust are […]
Can I use Songtrust, Audiobulb, or TuneCore Publishing as my admin?
When choosing a publishing administrator, you are essentially deciding who will be your “legal representative” to the world’s collection societies. In 2025, the “big three” for independent artists, Songtrust, Audiobulb, and TuneCore Publishing, offer very different business models depending on whether you value upfront cost, sync potential, or global reach. Comparison: Songtrust vs. Audiobulb vs. […]
Can I Register an AI-Generated Song with a PRO?
You cannot register a song that is 100% generated by AI (where a machine created the lyrics, melody, and arrangement based on a prompt). However, in a major 2025 policy shift, PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SOCAN now officially accept registrations for “Partially AI-Generated” works. This means if you used AI as a tool but […]
Can a Publisher Own My Songs Forever?
In most cases, “forever” means the Life of the Copyright. In the US and UK, this is typically the life of the author plus 70 years (in India, it is life plus 60 years). While many traditional contracts grant rights “in perpetuity,” the law provides a “safety valve.” In the US, for example, you have […]
When is the Next PRS Royalty Payment?
PRS for Music pays its members through four main quarterly distributions in April, July, October, and December. However, as of August 2025, PRS has transitioned to a monthly payment schedule for multi-territory online streaming (MTOL), such as Spotify and YouTube. Most payments arrive on or near the 15th of the month, provided you have met […]
Can I Terminate a Publishing Deal Early?
Terminating a deal early depends entirely on the “Termination Clause” in your contract. For Administration Deals (like Audiobulb), termination is usually simple with a 30–90 day notice. For Traditional/Co-Publishing Deals, early termination is extremely difficult unless the publisher has breached the contract (e.g., failed to pay you) or you have reached a specific “recoupment” or […]