Do I Need to Copyright My Beats Separately?
Yes. You should register your beats as soon as they are finished, even if there are no vocals on them yet. A beat is a “Musical Work” that carries its own value. Audiobulb is the perfect partner for producers because we allow you to register your instrumentals globally for $19.99/year, ensuring you are the “Publisher […]
What’s the Difference Between Copyright and Publishing Registration?
Copyright registration (with the USCO or DPIIT) is for Legal Protection, it proves you own the work so you can sue if someone steals it. Publishing Registration (with PROs like ASCAP, BMI, or IPRS) is for Getting Paid—it ensures you receive royalties when your song is played. Audiobulb handles your publishing administration for $19.99/year, ensuring […]
How Do I Register My Songs for Copyright in the US, UK, and India?
In the US and India, official government registration is required for full legal protection and the right to sue for damages. In the UK, there is no central government registry, so “proof of creation” is key. Audiobulb works with you regardless of your location, providing the global administration and usage tracking you need for just […]
Can Someone Steal My Song If I Send It to Them Without Registering?
Legally, no, your song is “copyrighted” the moment you record it. However, if you haven’t formally registered it, you lack the legal “teeth” to sue for big money. Audiobulb provides a critical middle ground: we use active usage tracking to monitor the web for your music, acting as a digital security system that catches unauthorized […]
Should I Register My Copyright Before Sending Songs to a Publisher?
Technically, you own the copyright the moment you “fix” your song in a tangible form (a voice memo or a DAW file). However, formal registration with the Copyright Office of your country is the only way to sue for infringement. While many publishers claim they “handle this for you,” they often use it as a […]
What Should I Look for in a Publishing Contract?
Most traditional publishing deals are “Rights Grabs” disguised as opportunities. They want your ownership, a massive cut of your money, and control over your music for decades. Audiobulb flips this model: you keep 100% ownership, pay a flat $19.99/year fee, and we provide active tracking to protect your work from unauthorized use. 1. The “Rights […]
How Do I Split Publishing Percentages Fairly Among Collaborators?
There is no “legal law” for how to split a song, but there are industry standards. Most professional collaborators choose between Equal Splits (everyone in the room gets the same) or Proportional Splits (based on specific contributions). The most important thing is to sign a Split Sheet before the song is released. Audiobulb makes this […]
How Do I Register a Song With My PRO?
While you can log into ASCAP or BMI and register a song yourself, you probably shouldn’t. If you register only as a songwriter, you are only collecting the Writer’s Share (50% of the pie). Without a publisher to claim the Publisher’s Share, that other 50% often sits unclaimed in a “black box” or is eventually […]
How Can I Track Who’s Using My Music Online?
In the digital age, your music is “content.” Every time a travel vlogger uses your song in the background or a brand uses your beat for an ad, they owe you a royalty. Most artists have no way of knowing these videos exist. At Audiobulb, we use advanced audio-fingerprinting technology to monitor 20+ global platforms […]
Decoding Music Credits: What “Administered By” & PRO Acronyms Mean
Music credits are the roadmap for royalties. If you see “Administered By“, it means the songwriter owns the copyright, but a company handles the paperwork. If you see Multiple Publishers, it means the song had multiple co-writers. If you see ASCAP/BMI, those are the societies tracking the money. Understanding these terms is the difference between […]