A new British company called Melody Rights has launched a technology platform that it claims will “revolutionize the way music creators manage and distribute content.”
Melody Rights says it’s technically a music distribution company, but as explained in its FAQ, it’s not a traditional one.
The company said it has decided not to compete with established players in distribution, e.g. CD Baby or DistroKid and accustomed to Distribute your music to major DSPs such as Spotify and apple music.
The company says its unique selling point is focusing on everything “behind the scenes” so that musicians get paid every time they play, stream, sync or download their music.
According to Melody Rights’ FAQ section, instead of “getting your music on Spotify, Amazon, or any other streaming platform,” it focuses on “selling your music and then tracking where it’s played or sold to generate revenue “.
Melody Rights claims that by going “well beyond” DSPs such as Spotify and Amazon, artists can tap into a “broader range of revenue streams.”
Melody Rights’ distribution network includes access to what it calls “top platforms in the stock music, gaming and social music categories,” with plans for “rapid expansion.”
The company was founded by the Managing Director Bobby ColeBritish music composer, sound designer and songwriter.
In the “micro-stock” space, Melody Rights said it will register users’ music on platforms that license music for videos and content, e.g. AudioSparx, Motion Elements, Pond5 and DepositPhotos.
It will also register music for sale in the game on platforms such as Itch.io and Game Dev Marketplace, and handle uploading music to social music platforms such as SoundCloud, MixCloud, Bandcamp, ReverbNation, and more.
The company says it’s “like having an extra member on your team dedicated to making sure you don’t miss out on any well-earned revenue.”
Melody Rights says it will also assist users in registering music to receive: Writer royalties; Publishing royalties; Neighboring rights; Traditional mechanical (for physical copies such as vinyl or CD), Digital mechanical (for downloads or streaming) and Content ID (get paid when your music is used on platforms like YouTube).
Melody Rights says it operates on a revenue-sharing model. The company takes a royalty based on the package a user chooses.
For example, its artist plan splits royalties 50/50, while its producer plan gives you a 60/40 split, and the label plan bumps it up to 70/30 in your favor.
Meanwhile, if you’re a record label, publisher or music promotion service, Melody Rights says it offers commissions based on royalties generated through its platform.
The company said it provides detailed royalty reporting detailing where revenue is generated, including breakdowns by platform, revenue type (e.g. streaming, downloads) and timeline.
“This launch marks the beginning of an exciting journey to support creators, enabling them to widely distribute their work while maintaining control of their rights and royalties.”
Bobby Cole
“Our mission is to empower music creators by giving them the tools they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving music landscape,” said Bobby Cole, Founder and Managing Director of Melody Rights.
Bobby Cole added: “This launch marks the beginning of an exciting journey to support creators, enabling them to widely distribute their work while maintaining control of their rights and royalties.”global music business
