Essential Organizations for Independent Artists

As an independent artist on the rise, you wear a lot of hats — from performer to marketer,

sometimes even your own manager. But one of the most important roles you can take on,

and one that often gets overlooked, is the administrative publisher — also known as the bag

chaser. This is the person who makes sure you’re collecting all the money you’ve earned

— from every stream, performance, and download — across the globe. Here are four essential

organizations every U.S.-based artist should be registered with to make sure no royalties slip

through the cracks: 1. A Performing Rights Organization (PRO) — like BMI,

ASCAP, or SESAC. They collect your performance royalties whenever your music