austin the song is dope i mean ur a teacher an artist a friend a buddy the real deal i can say and the hair cut being fancy its all good vibes nice tips and video ,man
Oh man I am almost in tears - I was so lost about how to go about this to the point of procrastination overwhelm but your checklist is like gold in my hands. I am so deeply grateful for you for helping people to not die with the music still inside them!!!!
Finally finally someone who ACTUALLY tells you what to do… some of these videos people are uploading are literally 25 minutes of “HERE IS HOW THIS VIDEO WILL HELP YOU” but they don’t actually give you the resources you need… THANK YOU
This is awesome. There are so many videos on this topic and they claim to be experts, but like you said there really isn't a cut and dry real way to do everything right. Just have fun and set your song up for success. Thank you for the checklist! Great video!
Really appreciate how you share all your different processes with us, it’s super helpful for those of us without much experience creating/releasing music. I’ve learned a lot through this channel so just wanted to say thanks! Oh and ruin my life slaps!
Bro you are reading my mind!! I have so much backlogged music i'm looking to release and this video is a GOLD MINE. Appreciate you Austin!! ALSO UR HAIR IS TOUGH 🔥
This is cool. Really gives “the list” on getting all your stuff together upfront. You even get on the PRO side which sometimes folks forget. A really helpful vid. ❤
Thank you Austin. This was exactly what I’ve been looking for. Most info I’ve found got really complicated with starting an LLC, Copyrights etc so it felt more like a sales pitch of buying into which left me so overwhelmed. But thank you for your guidance . Greatly appreciate it. Definitely will download the checklist. You rock!!
This video is life changing as an artist lmao. To the point, honest, and very informative. Thank you my friend! Relaunching my music catalog in 25’ and these tactics will all be applied!
I despise the notion of industry in relation to any creative endeavor, but things being what they are, your video is really helpful. Appreciate the concision of your presentation.
Hey I'm from Australia. I register every song on our performance rights association ( APRA ) before releasing through distribution, so I hope the ISRC code automatically goes through, but might go add them anyway! Thanks cool video.
LOVE this video bro!!! Helped so much wow. Inspired me too, i didnt know half of this!!! Always relied on management and wasnt getting results, but this makes me feel I can be more in control. Thankss bro!!!!
Omg ! This is the most detailed video I’ve seen about releasing a song especially the part where the registration is concerned… I have 2 questions tho. At what point do you copyright your song because I heard that is very important apart from registration, or is it that registering your songs on the P.R.O a form of copyright? And I heard someone saying on a different channel that if you have a publishing admin it’s them (song trust or tune core publishing etc) who register your songs on BMI or ASCAP. I know it can be done myself just as you have stated in the video but I just want clarification for these 2 questions looking forward to hear your response.
I’m currently waiting on ascap to approve my membership approximately a month now can I release with distrokid then release on TH-cam and register it after?
Haven't seen the video yet but I'm pretty sure is top notch as usual. Austin, I almost never leave a comment (sorry about that) but let me tell you I'm always aware of your content. Thank you so much for your effort ❤
I already uploaded music before I saw this video Please can someone tell me which TV is best to promote song I mean if I already upload to tunecore can I still put same song in the TV?
I think the Spotify pitch description part is "missing" because you didn't scroll down on the page section. For some reason they moved it slightly down the page so you see the submit button over the scrolling of page. I submitted a couple songs before I realized they moved it down.
Thank you so much for an awesome helpful video. I am about to release my first song in about 20 years. Please where can I get a hold of your release checklist?
Austin, amazing video as always ! I have a question tho: how did you end up in the " "this is Chase Atlantic" playlist? I didn't see any connections apart from Riley having songs with both of you... Congrats anyways!
Registering to BMI alone doesn't get you paid. You have to report to them what your owed, cause unless you're with a major, they don't track it for smaller independents. Also, registration to any pros will not protect your songs copyright if someone steals your work. You can forgo that, but if someone swipes your music, the only way to protect yourself is registering with the us copyright office.
Hey! You don't report to BMI. They automatically collect your song data via the IRSC code whenever it's played or used. You are confusing those royalties with something like Publishing Admin (which if you have set up should also gather that information automatically.) You only need to collect statements from labels or artists on master splits if you don't have an organization or a team to handle that. Also, you automatically own your copyright to your music. Registering it with the copyright office can be a nice, date stamped paper trail IF you ever need to sue someone for the song. But you also can use timestamped demos, sessions, documents, etc so you RARELY actually need to register the song for copyright. I would only go the extra mile to copyright a song if you plan on sending it off to a ton of people before the world actually hears it.
@@MakePopMusic Austin, respectfully, I'm a fan, and love your work, but you're wrong on this. I've been a bmi member for 20 years, they will happily keep your money if you don't inform them of any venue plays, radio stations. They don't keep track of everything just with the code, you have to advocate for your money. Also, there is literally trial precedent where people have NOT gotten paid because they didn't register, and only relied on proof of dates. Ask any entertainment lawyer, and they'll tell you the same. I'm not trying to fight about this, I'm just letting you and anyone who watches this know that it's not an automatic and you must do your due diligence. Now you can forgo all that, but that's a different conversation.
Ohhh I see what you’re saying. Yeah, technically if a venue or band uses it live, you can go on and add it to your BMI live catalog, but generally it’s on the song user to register the usage so your PRO can handle it. Your PRO should generallyyyy be collecting all performance royalties if everyone is doing their job right. As far as copyright, like I said, you could register it. It’s almost never necessary for independent artists but if you wanna spend the time and money, better safe than sorry.
If you’re referring to something else, I’d love to hear what you mean / how to “report your earnings” because out of hundreds of songs, and tens of thousands of dollars that I’ve made through BMI, I’ve never manually reported a single thing past registering the track.
@@MakePopMusic Whaaaat! That's double crazies! I didn't even know they had gone back in the studio so thanks for letting me know! So glad Justin finally agreed to do anything with them again. Fingers crossed for a reunion tour!
This is extremely informative. I have been finishing songs and only uploading to Soundcloud and TH-cam. I have been wondering what else to do with them. I appreciate your information!
That's a LOT of information. Great video. Thank you. Question: I used to compose music for TV, Film, commercials, etc. I always registered as writer and publisher with BMI (unless it was work for hire and the studio took publishing). Do I need a publishing administrator like TuneCore if I want to start distributing my music on streaming platforms?
Thank you for this info! I have a concern. I searched google and it says that you can't upload your song on TH-cam if you already uploaded your song on a distributor.
Hey Austin! Every time I write this comment TH-cam deletes it and I don’t know why, but I’ll try once again. Basically, I would love to buy from you, your content has helped me so much, and I would love to support your channel in my own - let’s face it, rather modest - way. I do not currently feel the need for a whole music production course, but the part about vocal mixing would be very helpful. Have you ever thought of breaking your course down into smaller modules that people could purchase individually? It would be great, I believe. Maybe I’m the only one who’s looking for that kind of course, but I’m quite sure that other people would be interested as well. I know you already have a ton of free videos about this uploaded on your channel, but a longer format with its own dedicated space would be awesome!
I have music that I would really like to get made but I know nothing about actually making music. Any tips on getting started and going through the process of making music, who to go to, what platforms to use, etc?
Yes, this video is cool.
Yes, we have new free downloads for you.
Yes, I have a new song out.
BUT NONE OF THAT MATTERS AS MUCH AS MY NEW HAIRCUT!!!!
=DDDDDDDDDDDDD Austin, you're amazing!!! Thank you so so so so so so so much!
We need a guts by olivia rodrigo type song
Looking fresh my man
austin the song is dope i mean ur a teacher an artist a friend a buddy the real deal i can say and the hair cut being fancy its all good vibes nice tips and video ,man
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Oh man I am almost in tears - I was so lost about how to go about this to the point of procrastination overwhelm but your checklist is like gold in my hands. I am so deeply grateful for you for helping people to not die with the music still inside them!!!!
"So deeply grateful for you for helping people to not die with the music still inside them!"
Absolutely love this!!!💖💖💖
Finally finally someone who ACTUALLY tells you what to do… some of these videos people are uploading are literally 25 minutes of “HERE IS HOW THIS VIDEO WILL HELP YOU” but they don’t actually give you the resources you need… THANK YOU
Probably the best video about this subject that I have seen. Awesome Work, Austin! 🖤🔥
It's so admirable how you treat your community, thank you Austin! great video too :)
I hope you know how much of a legend you are Austin, thank you so much for all your quality content!
This is awesome. There are so many videos on this topic and they claim to be experts, but like you said there really isn't a cut and dry real way to do everything right. Just have fun and set your song up for success. Thank you for the checklist! Great video!
Thank you for not being a gate keeper!!! You have truly made my day!!!
One of the very best videos we've seen lately. Thanks for sharing all this info!
Really appreciate how you share all your different processes with us, it’s super helpful for those of us without much experience creating/releasing music. I’ve learned a lot through this channel so just wanted to say thanks! Oh and ruin my life slaps!
Can I distribute Ai generate music on Spotify premium membership distrokid and claim youtube content I'd please reply
❤ From India 🇮🇳
OMG This is top notch! Very easy to understand your steps!!! Thanks so much!!!
This is so helpful! Thank you@
Bro you are reading my mind!! I have so much backlogged music i'm looking to release and this video is a GOLD MINE. Appreciate you Austin!!
ALSO UR HAIR IS TOUGH 🔥
GET IT OUT THERE!!
Thank you so much!
This is cool. Really gives “the list” on getting all your stuff together upfront. You even get on the PRO side which sometimes folks forget. A really helpful vid. ❤
Thank you Austin. This was exactly what I’ve been looking for. Most info I’ve found got really complicated with starting an LLC, Copyrights etc so it felt more like a sales pitch of buying into which left me so overwhelmed.
But thank you for your guidance . Greatly appreciate it. Definitely will download the checklist. You rock!!
This video is life changing as an artist lmao. To the point, honest, and very informative. Thank you my friend! Relaunching my music catalog in 25’ and these tactics will all be applied!
Loving how this series keeps things both luxurious and practical with the rechargeable feature.
Loving how this stimulator focuses on full coverage-more comfort, less hassle.
Mustve gotten that haircut at the farmers market cuz that thing is FRESH.
YES SIRRRR RIGHT NEXT TO THE TOMATOES
What’s crazy is Austin keep telling everyone at the farmer’s market about his beets. 🥹😂
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I despise the notion of industry in relation to any creative endeavor, but things being what they are, your video is really helpful. Appreciate the concision of your presentation.
Hey I'm from Australia. I register every song on our performance rights association ( APRA ) before releasing through distribution, so I hope the ISRC code automatically goes through, but might go add them anyway! Thanks cool video.
Oh man, really love your new style, it's 🔥! Thank you very much for the vid, super useful!
I really appreciate this video. I'm looking forward to my first release this year
LOVE this video bro!!! Helped so much wow. Inspired me too, i didnt know half of this!!! Always relied on management and wasnt getting results, but this makes me feel I can be more in control. Thankss bro!!!!
I definitely needed this! Appreciate you 🙏🏾👍🏾
Omg ! This is the most detailed video I’ve seen about releasing a song especially the part where the registration is concerned… I have 2 questions tho. At what point do you copyright your song because I heard that is very important apart from registration, or is it that registering your songs on the P.R.O a form of copyright? And I heard someone saying on a different channel that if you have a publishing admin it’s them (song trust or tune core publishing etc) who register your songs on BMI or ASCAP. I know it can be done myself just as you have stated in the video but I just want clarification for these 2 questions looking forward to hear your response.
I’m currently waiting on ascap to approve my membership approximately a month now can I release with distrokid then release on TH-cam and register it after?
Haven't seen the video yet but I'm pretty sure is top notch as usual. Austin, I almost never leave a comment (sorry about that) but let me tell you I'm always aware of your content. Thank you so much for your effort ❤
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
This check list is exactly what i needed to help get us off the ground! Thank you so much for this!
Please can someone tell me which TV is best to promote song
I mean if I already upload to tunecore can I still put same song in the TV?
20:36 👀 yes you do
I already uploaded music before I saw this video Please can someone tell me which TV is best to promote song
I mean if I already upload to tunecore can I still put same song in the TV?
Great vid, super helpful!! Could you do one on releasing an album, or is it generally the same process?
same exact process!
@@MakePopMusic Thanks!!
Same exact thing!
This channel is golden its like iam in an academy as a student of the game👌🔥
In BMI, what’s the percentage you out for you and the publisher?
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I think the Spotify pitch description part is "missing" because you didn't scroll down on the page section. For some reason they moved it slightly down the page so you see the submit button over the scrolling of page. I submitted a couple songs before I realized they moved it down.
I tried scrolling but couldn't see it! Hahah no big deal either way
If I distribute with TuneCore do I click none or indie?
You're always sharing good stuff man. Thank you!
loving the work you always put out. i just put out my first song with TuneCore, but any reason you like Landr more?
Thanks a lot for the big list and great information !!!!
Thanks for the info about BMI. I believe it is international, so probably works in Europe too.
I literally was about to go research this all today because I just finished my first track lmao. Came at the best possible time!
Best of luck with the release!
If you’re not sure what genre and subgenre you are for metadata and playlist placements what are you using to find out ? Thanks
Can I distribute Ai generate music on Spotify premium membership distrokid and claim youtube content I'd please reply
❤ From India 🇮🇳
Thank you for this video brother!!! I’m a singer learning the producer side. Need to release some songs.
Thank you for all the great information and tips!
Thanks for this video it’s great!!
What do you recommend for brand new artists releasing their very first song?
Glad to see ur new music comin out again!!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for the help 🙂
Ah! I found the link for the free release check list, thanks.
What about having an llc as an independent artist ?
thank you for actually explaining what BMI does
Thank you so much for an awesome helpful video. I am about to release my first song in about 20 years. Please where can I get a hold of your release checklist?
Great! Going to listen again soon. and maybe again. Fast delivery of great content
This video is so important thanks🎉
Austin, amazing video as always ! I have a question tho: how did you end up in the "
"this is Chase Atlantic" playlist? I didn't see any connections apart from Riley having songs with both of you... Congrats anyways!
I think lots of similar fans! I don’t thinkkkk they added me or Spotify did but idk. I know Riley and have chatted with Kras a few times so idk 😂
@@MakePopMusic lol, cool stuff! Really cool song btw, wishing you all the best with it 👊👊
Thanks for posting!
I needed this, am about to put out some music. Thank you for this video it was very helpful.
3:32 what website is this pls?
love this video
champion dude
thank you
the info is actually really helpful
🙏🏼🤘🏼😎👍
Great presenter 🎉
Great video, definitely clears up so much stuff!
Bro you just gave us a blue print thank you!!!
Registering to BMI alone doesn't get you paid. You have to report to them what your owed, cause unless you're with a major, they don't track it for smaller independents. Also, registration to any pros will not protect your songs copyright if someone steals your work. You can forgo that, but if someone swipes your music, the only way to protect yourself is registering with the us copyright office.
Hey!
You don't report to BMI. They automatically collect your song data via the IRSC code whenever it's played or used. You are confusing those royalties with something like Publishing Admin (which if you have set up should also gather that information automatically.) You only need to collect statements from labels or artists on master splits if you don't have an organization or a team to handle that.
Also, you automatically own your copyright to your music. Registering it with the copyright office can be a nice, date stamped paper trail IF you ever need to sue someone for the song. But you also can use timestamped demos, sessions, documents, etc so you RARELY actually need to register the song for copyright. I would only go the extra mile to copyright a song if you plan on sending it off to a ton of people before the world actually hears it.
@@MakePopMusic Austin, respectfully, I'm a fan, and love your work, but you're wrong on this. I've been a bmi member for 20 years, they will happily keep your money if you don't inform them of any venue plays, radio stations. They don't keep track of everything just with the code, you have to advocate for your money. Also, there is literally trial precedent where people have NOT gotten paid because they didn't register, and only relied on proof of dates. Ask any entertainment lawyer, and they'll tell you the same. I'm not trying to fight about this, I'm just letting you and anyone who watches this know that it's not an automatic and you must do your due diligence. Now you can forgo all that, but that's a different conversation.
Ohhh I see what you’re saying.
Yeah, technically if a venue or band uses it live, you can go on and add it to your BMI live catalog, but generally it’s on the song user to register the usage so your PRO can handle it.
Your PRO should generallyyyy be collecting all performance royalties if everyone is doing their job right.
As far as copyright, like I said, you could register it. It’s almost never necessary for independent artists but if you wanna spend the time and money, better safe than sorry.
If you’re referring to something else, I’d love to hear what you mean / how to “report your earnings” because out of hundreds of songs, and tens of thousands of dollars that I’ve made through BMI, I’ve never manually reported a single thing past registering the track.
This discussion here is very informative! 🙏🏾
Wow this has Alot of Value, God bless you !! Thank you ❤
Threw a like on the video the moment I saw your shirt. :)
shoutout to NSYNC! I had no idea they would announce a comeback between the time I filmed this and today ! Hahaha
@@MakePopMusic Whaaaat! That's double crazies! I didn't even know they had gone back in the studio so thanks for letting me know! So glad Justin finally agreed to do anything with them again. Fingers crossed for a reunion tour!
This is extremely informative. I have been finishing songs and only uploading to Soundcloud and TH-cam. I have been wondering what else to do with them. I appreciate your information!
Your channel is awesome, Thank you a lot for you hard work.
best video i’ve ever watched👌🏾
This was so good, thank you so much 💗
Should we copyright the tracks in the first place?
You can! It never hurts, but it also almost never comes into play as an independent artist.
@@MakePopMusic Thank You.
very helpful and clear, thank you!
I’m currently waiting on ascap membership almost a month now can I release the song and register it after
Thanks for useful information like this one!
Great information!! Thank you!
Very useful information, thanks.
Great information!
Useful info again, thanks a lot for your work 🙏🏻
That's a LOT of information. Great video. Thank you.
Question: I used to compose music for TV, Film, commercials, etc. I always registered as writer and publisher with BMI (unless it was work for hire and the studio took publishing). Do I need a publishing administrator like TuneCore if I want to start distributing my music on streaming platforms?
Thanks, it’s valuable and helpful ❤
You forgot the link to your song in the description! And to update your personal IG handle :O
TY for info ⚡
Thank you for this info! I have a concern. I searched google and it says that you can't upload your song on TH-cam if you already uploaded your song on a distributor.
And with that. I am now Subscribed
Hey Austin! Every time I write this comment TH-cam deletes it and I don’t know why, but I’ll try once again. Basically, I would love to buy from you, your content has helped me so much, and I would love to support your channel in my own - let’s face it, rather modest - way. I do not currently feel the need for a whole music production course, but the part about vocal mixing would be very helpful. Have you ever thought of breaking your course down into smaller modules that people could purchase individually? It would be great, I believe. Maybe I’m the only one who’s looking for that kind of course, but I’m quite sure that other people would be interested as well. I know you already have a ton of free videos about this uploaded on your channel, but a longer format with its own dedicated space would be awesome!
Hi Austin, can I upload my song to several distributors? For example to Landr and to DistroKid at the same time?
Gonna save this video for later!
Btw, what kind of software and gear do you use for filming?
We use a Sony A7iv and we use OBS for screen capture. We use Premiere Pro to edit all of our videos!
This is so useful!!!
Will try this 🔥🔥
Really really useful. Thanks ! :)
awesome information
BMI BABY ✅✅✅ HAHAHA I AM THE MASTERING ENGINEER 🗣️🗣️🗣️
shoutout BMI!
Can I distribute Ai generate music on Spotify premium membership distrokid and claim youtube content I'd please reply
❤ From India 🇮🇳
Much appreciated sir!!
Great info, thanks!
I have music that I would really like to get made but I know nothing about actually making music. Any tips on getting started and going through the process of making music, who to go to, what platforms to use, etc?
Ableton, Fl Studio or garage band would be my recommendation
not my guy wearing an NSYNC t-shirt the week JT announced a new track form the band... i love it lol
I manifested it. You're welcome
Hi, I can't find the the checklist for download. May I ask where is the link?
Where should I input my IRSC or UPC codes on BMI?
What’s the best PRO to register with
such great content, thank you!
I have written a couple of songs but I am not a musician. How can I get my lyrics in front of musicians who might be interested in using them?
thank you Austin