funding MUSIC.
advancing INDEPENDENCE.
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We are not a label
we are not a distributor
we are not an artist services company
we provide MUSICIANS
and their PARTNERS
with FUNDING.
Get An Advance on your streaming
and/or publishing income -
without giving up ownership of your music
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Advance Benefits
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SAVE
- time and money with our simple, standard contract.
- a share of income for yourself before your advance is repaid (optional).
KEEP
- ownership of your masters and control of your future.
- 100% of your touring, merch, synch and physical income.
GET
- advances on catalog, new and unreleased music.
CHOOSE
- your own marketing, promotion and production partners to fit your own unique needs.
- from a wide range of terms.
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How the process works
We
gather information
by synching
Artist Name/ID with our
artist database and
answering a handful of questions
We generate
range of offers
based on streaming history
social profile and other
proprietary data inputs
Artist
Customizes terms
choosing trade-offs between
advance size, term, royalty
and flow through income
We confirm
offer terms
after validating distribution statements
e-Sign and temporary
digital assignment
standard agreements and
We assume control over
digital distribution account mutually
agreed upon by artist and us
Funds
transferred to
artist account
1-2 hours
5-10 days
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Who Qualifies For An Advance?
SIZE/STREAMING FOOTPRINT monthly listeners
Between 10,000 and 4,000,000
GENRE
Any and all
GEOGRAPHY
Any and all
DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPS
Work with multiple distributors
LABEL STATUS
Independent artists, newly independent artists
and we are open to partnerships with indie label and distributors
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Range Of Advance Terms
Catalog
TERM
ADVANCE �RANGE
ARTIST �ROYALTY
FLOW THROUGH INCOME
ARTIST INCOME
SHARE AFTER TERM
1– 20 yrs
2– 8 yrs
0.5 - 4x annual revenues
$1,000 – $300,000
51% - 90%
51% - 88%
0% to 90%
(Artist Choice)
0 to 90%
(Artist Choice)
100%
100%
New Release
Fees due:
$278 plus 2.8% of advance (added to recoupment balance).
SCOPE
From a few tracks to multiple albums
From 1 to 20 tracks
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What Happens After Artist Sets Terms?
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Contract
Signatures
Distribution
Logistics
Advance
Paid
Revenue
Reporting
Pre-Recoupment & Flow Through
Post Recoupment
End of Term
Terms selected by artist
We synch up with digital distributor and validate artist control of music covered in advance
Initial advance made within 10 business days to designated artist account. Future works advances made as music released.
We provide monthly revenue and recoupment progress reports to artist and management
If applicable, ”flow through” income paid to artist within 10 business days, as received from distributor
If artist recoups advance before end of term, flow through PLUS any additional royalties paid through to artist until end of term.
Once term is complete and advances recouped, artist retains full control of masters and streaming income.
Pre-Advance
Post-Advance
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FAQs
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Can I stay with my current distributor?
Usually, yes. We will never tell you that you have to work with one and only one distributor. In some cases, we may ask you to move your catalog if your distributor isn’t able to meet our criteria, but we work with most of the leading distributors and DIY platforms. And, if we do have to move your catalog, our staff is skilled, deeply experienced and knowledgeable on the ins and outs of digital distribution, metadata and playlisting.
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What if I don’t recoup my advance in the term?
Most artists will repay their advance before the term is over. We don’t advance artists more money than we think you are likely to recoup over the term. But, if it does take longer than the term to repay your advance, we’ll continue to collect digital income until you are recouped. After that, you’ll keep 100% of your revenues, free and clear.
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How does it make money?
A little from you, a little from investors, hopefully on a whole lot of volume. We’re in the business of getting as many artists advances as we can on terms that work for both investors and for artists. Artists are charged a small fee on advances ($228 plus 2.8% of advanced funds) Investors are charged a small administrative fee and a share of revenues if they make money on your advance. That’s it.
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Does it offer any promotional services?
No. It is a platform that provides funding. We simplify the “money part” of being a professional musician and help artists keep control of their art and their careers. Who you work with for marketing is up to you. We believe in artists, independence, and, most of all, we believe in independent artists.
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Who invests in me when I’m taking an advance from us?
Lots of people. We have assembled a large number of investors, from record label execs, to professional investors to individuals who just love music and see its potential as the streaming revolution continues and more independent musicians make their way in the new music industry.
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What if I get a label offer that is just too good to pass up in the middle of my term?
Great question. We don’t want to hold you back. Our standardized contract includes a buyout clause that will let you buy out of the rest of the term with those big label bucks. Your buyout price is based on a formula that’s set ahead of time so there’s no doubt or need to play negotiation games. It’s based on how much you’ve recouped, how much revenue you’ve generated during the term, and how much time you have left on your term.
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THANK YOU�For more information, please contact:
Your name
Your email
Your phone
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