Instrumental Music · 10 min read
How to Get Instrumental Music on Spotify Playlists in 2026
Vocal-first playlist advice skips instrumental tracks. Here's how to pitch instrumental music to curators by instrument — and collect what placements earn.
AI Music · 10 min read
AI Music Royalties in 2026: What Artists Need to Know
Does AI music get royalties? TIDAL is cutting them, Google wants looser copyright, and AI-labeling laws are coming. What the shake-up means for your royalties.
Black Box Royalties · 8 min read
Black Box Royalties: Claim Yours Before the 2027 Cutoff
The MLC starts giving away unclaimed 'black box' royalties in 2027, one month at a time. Here's what black box royalties are, and how to claim yours before they're gone.
DistroKid · 8 min read
Is DistroKid Being Sued? The 2026 UMG Lawsuit Explained
Yes. Universal sued DistroKid on Sept 15, 2026 over an alleged \"AI-slop pipeline\" and ISRC theft that freezes real artists' royalties. What it means and how to check your catalog.
Distribution · 7 min read
DistroKid's $2B CVC Deal: What It Means for Your Royalties
DistroKid sold a majority stake to CVC at a ~$2B valuation. Here's what the deal means for your royalties — and the money your distributor never collected.
Unclaimed Royalties · 7 min read
How to Find Unclaimed Music Royalties (2026 Guide)
Owed music royalties you never collected? Here's how to find unclaimed music royalties — every place they hide (MLC, PROs, SoundExchange, foreign societies) and how to claim.
