TUT-14
Master Royalties & Sound Recording Rights•20 Minutes
Intermediate
Claiming Digital Performance Master Royalties via SoundExchange
How to Collect Non-Interactive Radio Royalties from SiriusXM, Pandora & Webcasters
Why This Step Matters
Independent DIY creators are entitled to collect BOTH the 50% Master Owner share and the 45% Featured Artist share (95% total payout).
Required Prerequisites Before Starting
- Full legal name and SSN/EIN
- ISRC codes from DistroKid
Step-by-Step Action Plan
1
Register as BOTH Master Owner & Featured Artist
- •Sign up on SoundExchange.com selecting both roles and connect Relay Account 01.
2
Upload Catalog in My Catalog
- •Submit track metadata, ISRCs, and claim 100% featured artist / master owner shares.
Common Beginner Traps to Avoid
- ✕Registering as Artist only (forfeiting 50% master share)
Verification Checklist
- ✓Both roles active
- ✓Catalog indexed in SoundExchange Direct