Can I have two TuneCore accounts?

Only one email address can be associated with your account. You can create a single account to upload music for multiple artists, and track each release/sale separately.

Is a publishing deal a record deal?

A publishing contract is a legal contract between a publisher and a writer, so it is basically about promoting the song itself (record labels are about the promotion of sound recordings). However, a publisher is not involved in the recording of music.

How long is the TuneCore publishing agreement?

one (1) year
Your TuneCore Publishing Administration agreement is a one (1) year agreement beginning on the date your payment for the service is received and process. After the first year, the agreement automatically renews on a quarterly basis with no additional renewal cost to you.

What is the catch with TuneCore?

TuneCore will, however, take 15\% of whatever you make on publishing. They also take 20\% commission on any sync licensing you obtain. So be sure that once you make your music or album accessible to the online masses, no single sale or play will go unpaid.

Do major labels use TuneCore?

Labels can absolutely use TuneCore to distribute for their artists but TuneCore does not have label-specific accounts. Our advanced sales reporting tool allows you to filter your sales reports by release and artist.

Does TuneCore have publishing?

As a music Publishing Administrator, TuneCore Publishing Administration administers your compositions by licensing, registering and collecting royalties on behalf of your compositions, ensuring you are not leaving any money on the table.

How do book publishing deals work?

A book deal is, in itself, a contract between you (the writer) and the publishing house (the publisher). You or your agent will retain the rest of the language rights, and your agent can then choose to sell the rights to another publisher.

Does TuneCore own your publishing?

You wrote the music, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have all of your rights. If you’re a TuneCore Music Publishing customer, you’ll maintain 100\% ownerships of your copyrights. 5.

Does TuneCore own your masters?

No. You are granting us exclusive administration rights per the term of agreement. You maintain 100\% ownership and control of your songs, music and copyright.

What is better than TuneCore?

DistroKid is much less expensive, and gets your music into streaming services faster. TuneCore charges $49.99 per year per album. DistroKid would charge you only $19.99 per year. DistroKid is an even better deal if you want to upload a lot of singles (1-song albums).

Does TuneCore take publishing royalties?

A publishing administrator A distributor such as TuneCore can submit your track to more than 150 streaming platforms worldwide. They then collect the royalties generated from the stream or use of your sound recording. These royalties are artist royalties or master royalties.