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Don’t Close the Session Yet: Build the Revenue Package When You Finish the Master

Richard L'Hommedieu 30 second music edit, 60 second music edit, advertising music licensing, AI assisted audio editing, AI assisted sync licensing, AI music tools, artist data ownership, artist owned music, artist ownership, audio fingerprinting, build a music catalog, button ending, composition rights, direct to fan music business, film and TV music licensing, future of music licensing, game music licensing, independent musician business, indie artist revenue, instrumental master, ISRC, making a Scene, Making a Scene Artist Ecosystem, master recording rights, master use license, monetize your music, music asset management, music business for independent artists, music catalog management, music cutdowns, music for content creators, music industry middle class, music licensing, music licensing assets, music licensing income, music metadata, music metadata management, music provenance, music publishing, music revenue streams, music rights management, music stem separation, music stems, podcast music licensing, prepare music for sync licensing, Song Source of Truth, song structure analysis, stem files for sync, Sync Asset Factory, sync edits, sync licensing, sync licensing for independent artists, sync ready music, synchronization license 0 Comments August 27, 2026

The article emphasizes the importance of viewing a finished song as a comprehensive business asset rather than just a final recording. Independent artists should not only create the master but also prepare additional assets like instrumentals, stems, and duration edits. Proper organization and metadata management enhance licensing opportunities, minimize friction, and position artists for greater flexibility and revenue in the long run.

Future of the Music Business/ Marketing/ Music Biz News/ Music Business1

September 1 Is a Warning: Build an Exit Package for Every Music Platform

Richard L'Hommedieu AI music workflow, ai tools for musicians, artist business continuity, artist controlled data, artist data ownership, artist fan relationships, artist owned infrastructure, artist ownership, artist revenue stack, artist source of truth, Bandcamp for artists, cloud music production, decentralized music industry, direct to fan music business, distributor exit strategy, fan data ownership, fan passport, independent artist data, independent artist technology, independent music business, independent musician business, ISRC management, Making a Scene Artist Ecosystem, MassiveMusic for Rightsholders, master recording ownership, music business backup, music business continuity, music business infrastructure, music catalog backup, music catalog management, music distribution migration, music industry middle class, music licensing records, music metadata backup, music metadata management, music platform dependency, music platform exit strategy, music platform portability, music revenue diversification, music rights management, music rights records, music royalty records, musician business strategy, permission-based fan relationships, platform exit package, Songtradr Marketplace closing, Songtradr Marketplace shutdown, Songtradr September 1 2026, Songtradr transition, songwriter rights management, sync licensing for independent artists, web3 music business 0 Comments August 26, 2026

Songtradr’s Marketplace will close on September 1, 2026, prompting musicians to reconsider their reliance on single platforms for their music business. Artists are urged to create an “Exit Package” that consolidates their crucial music data, rights, and business continuity strategies, ensuring they can adapt and maintain operations despite potential service changes.

Future of the Music Business/ Marketing/ Music Business1

AI Licensing Is Becoming a Contract Business: What Indie Artists Must Demand Before They Opt In

Richard L'Hommedieu AI copyright music, AI derivative works music, AI generated music copyright, AI licensing for musicians, AI likeness rights musicians, AI lyrics licensing, AI music contracts, ai music industry, AI music licensing, AI revenue for musicians, AI training data music, AI training rights music, AI voice licensing, artist business OS, artist data ownership, artist ownership, artist revenue stack, artist rights artificial intelligence, artist voice cloning rights, BMG Suno agreement, digital replica rights musicians, direct to artist revenue, Fan Passport Artist Ecosystem, generative AI music rights, independent artist AI rights, independent music business, indie musician business, making a Scene, Making a Scene Fan Passport, MAS Fan Passport, music copyright 2026, music industry middle class, music licensing contracts, music licensing revenue, music master rights, music metadata management, music revenue streams, music rights catalog, music rights management, music stems licensing, Round Hill Suno lawsuit, songwriter publishing rights, Suno music licensing, sync licensing for indie artists 0 Comments August 20, 2026

The music industry’s debate over AI licensing is shifting from permission to defining contract terms and artist control. Agreements like BMG’s partnership with Suno emphasize artist compensation and rights, while lawsuits, such as those from Round Hill Music, highlight unauthorized usage. Independent artists need clear ownership and organized rights to navigate this new landscape effectively.

Future of the Music Business/ Marketing/ Music Business1

Build the Stack, Own the Fan: How Independent Artists Can Create a Sustainable Music Business

Richard L'Hommedieu AI for musicians, ai music business tools, artist business ecosystem, artist commerce, artist fan database, artist owned data, artist owned fan data, artist revenue strategies, artist rights ownership, artist source of truth, concert revenue, decentralized music industry, direct music sales, direct-to-fan marketing, direct-to-fan music, fan memberships, fan passport, Fan Passport Artist Ecosystem, fan relationship management, independent artist income, independent artist marketing, independent music business, independent musician revenue streams, indie artist business, live music revenue, making a Scene, Making a Scene Fan Passport, MAS Fan Passport, master recording ownership, merchandise for musicians, music audience ownership, music business automation, music business strategy, music catalog management, music fan CRM, music fan engagement, music industry middle class, music licensing income, music marketing automation, music memberships, music metadata management, music monetization, music publishing ownership, music publishing royalties, music revenue stack, music rights management, music sync licensing, musician business plan, musician income streams, musician merchandise sales, permission based fan data, QR code fan capture, recurring revenue for musicians, sustainable music career, sync licensing for musicians, Web3 for musicians 0 Comments August 19, 2026

The article emphasizes the importance of creating a diversified revenue model for independent artists, encouraging them to build multiple income sources interconnected through fan relationships. It advocates using tools like the Making a Scene Fan Passport Artist Ecosystem to manage fan data, merchandise, streaming, and licensing for sustainable growth, rather than relying on a single revenue stream.

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Your Distributor Is Becoming Your Storefront

Richard L'Hommedieu ai music business tools, artist catalog backup, artist customer ownership, artist data ownership, artist email list, artist owned ecosystem, artist owned fan relationships, artist technology stack, artist website ownership, Bandzoogle DistroKid, changing music distributors, direct-to-fan commerce, direct-to-fan music, distributor data export, distributor royalty statements, DistroKid acquisition 2026, DistroKid CVC Capital Partners, DistroKid Direct merchandise, fan data portability, fan passport, fan relationship ownership, independent artist business, independent music distribution, independent musician revenue, indie artist distribution, ISRC backup, making a Scene, music business independence, music business tools, music catalog management, music CRM for artists, music distribution platforms, music distributor ownership, music industry consolidation, music industry middle class, music merchandise sales, music metadata management, music platform acquisitions, music platform dependency, music technology consolidation, permission based fan data, portable fan data, private equity indie music, private equity music industry, royalty report backup, SoundCloud Nina Protocol, UPC music release, web3 music ownership 0 Comments August 1, 2026

The content discusses the evolving role of music distributors, particularly DistroKid, as they shift from mere delivery services to comprehensive business platforms for independent artists. This change arises from investments by private equity firms, raising questions about control over artist-fan relationships. Artists must ensure they maintain ownership and access to their business information as technology and investment landscapes change.

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Your Fans Are Not Portable Just Because Your Songs Are

Richard L'Hommedieu AI music catalog organization, artist audience migration, artist catalog backup, artist data portability, artist email list, artist fan portability, artist merchandise sales, artist owned fan data, artist portability survival kit, artist revenue stack, blockchain music ownership, concert fan data, creator platform acquisition, direct music sales, direct to fan music business, fan data ownership, fan passport, fan relationship ownership, independent artist ownership, independent music business, independent musician CRM, Making a Scene Artist Ecosystem, music customer ownership, music industry middle class, music memberships, music metadata management, music platform exports, music platform migration, music platform risk, music platform shutdown, music rights management, Nina Protocol shutdown, portable fan relationships, SoundCloud creator ecosystem, SoundCloud Nina Protocol acquisition, Web3 Music Platforms 0 Comments July 30, 2026

SoundCloud’s acquisition of Nina Protocol highlights challenges for independent musicians regarding fan relationships and platform dependencies. While artists can transfer music and followers, details about the portability of customer relationships, purchase histories, and communication permissions remain unclear. Artists should prioritize owning their data and connections to maintain sustainable businesses.

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The AI Copyright Fight Will Be Won by Whoever Has the Best Records

Richard L'Hommedieu AI copyright, ai music copyright, AI music licensing, AI training data music, artist catalog records, artist data ownership, artist rights management, artist-owned music catalog, audio fingerprinting, blockchain music ownership, catalog valuation, copyright ownership for musicians, fan passport, fan relationship ownership, independent artist copyright, independent music business, ISRC explained, making a Scene, master recording ownership, music asset management, music catalog cleanup, music catalog management, music chain of title, music copyright registration, music industry middle class, music licensing for independent artists, music metadata management, music rights documentation, music session files, proof of music ownership, publishing administration, royalty collection, songwriting split sheets, Sony Music AI lawsuit, Sony Udio lawsuit, stem archive management, sync licensing preparation, Udio AI lawsuit, unauthorized AI music use, Web3 music rights 0 Comments July 29, 2026

Sony Music filed a federal lawsuit against Udio claiming unauthorized use of over 30,000 sound recordings in AI models. Unlike Universal and Warner, which settled with Udio, Sony’s legal action highlights the importance of documentation in copyright disputes. Independent artists can benefit from maintaining clear records of their work and rights to navigate potential legal challenges successfully.

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AI Training Royalties Are Coming—But Will Indie Artists Get Paid?

Richard L'Hommedieu AI attribution payments, AI dataset licensing, AI licensing for musicians, AI music royalties, AI revenue for musicians, AI training royalties, artificial intelligence music rights, artist ownership, artist-owned music catalog, digital replica rights, ethical AI music, generative AI music licensing, independent artist revenue, independent music business, indie artist AI licensing, licensed AI music training, lyric licensing, making a Scene, master recording rights, music catalog administration, music catalog preparation, music copyright and AI, music industry middle class, music metadata management, music publishing rights, music rights management, songwriter split sheets, Sureel AI attribution, Symphonic Distribution Sureel AI, voice likeness licensing 0 Comments July 23, 2026

The article discusses the emerging landscape of AI licensing in the music industry, especially for independent artists. It emphasizes the importance of clear ownership and administrative records to ensure fair payments and rights management. While new opportunities for revenue exist, many questions remain about payment structures and artist control, highlighting the need for proper catalog organization.