"Learn the music business, and start making a living from your music."

The Arkatech Beatz Music Business Podcast is about the music industry, it's inner workings, and provides insights/tips to independent artists/producers, and musicians on how to make it in the music business.

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Blog posts

  • How Music Publishers Are Profiting Off Your Hard Work—And What You Can Do to Take Back Control

    By Arkatech Beatz

    In the complex world of the music industry, there’s one player pulling the strings behind the scenes, often making more money off your talent than you ever will—music publishers. These entities are supposed to protect your rights and help you monetize your work, but the reality is far more sinister. If you don’t understand the role of music publishers, you could be leaving a fortune on the table while they cash in on your hard work.
  • Is Your Record Label Stealing Your Royalties? Here's How They’re Doing It and What You Can Do About It!

    By Arkatech Beatz

    Are you one of the many artists who’s wondering where the hell your streaming royalties are? If so, you’re not alone. The truth is, the music industry is rife with shady practices that are designed to keep you in the dark while your record label rakes in the cash. And here’s the kicker: they’re banking on you never finding out.
  • The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Music Copyrights: Are You Ready to Fight Back?

    By Arkatech Beatz

    In the ruthless world of music, ignorance isn’t just a disadvantage—it’s a death sentence for your career. The industry is a labyrinth of legal pitfalls, and if you don’t understand the advanced concepts of copyright law, you’re leaving yourself wide open for exploitation. Think you’re safe because you’ve got a basic grasp of copyrights? Think again.
  • Why Your Music Isn't Protected and How the Industry Is Rigged Against You

    By Arkatech Beatz

    In the cutthroat world of music, ignorance isn't bliss—it's a career killer. The music industry is a battlefield, and if you don't understand how music copyrights work, you're setting yourself up to lose everything.
  • AI Is Stealing Your Music Royalties: How Creators Could Lose 23% of Their Income by 2028

    By Arkatech Beatz

    The music industry stands at a crossroads, facing a formidable challenge that could reshape its very foundation. A recent report from APRA AMCOS offers a sobering glimpse into the future: by 2028, generative AI could put up to 23% of music creators' revenue at risk. This finding, drawn from surveys involving over 4,000 industry professionals, underscores the urgent need for the music community to confront the rapid advancements in AI technology head-on.
  • Empower Your Music: Roc Nation Enhances Distribution Choices for Artists Worldwide

    By Arkatech Beatz

    Roc Nation has announced a significant expansion of its distribution services, merging its Label and Equity Distribution divisions to form Roc Nation Distribution. This new platform is designed to be open to all artists, offering a unique blend of services that allow creatives to retain ownership of their masters and creative control while benefiting from Roc Nation's technology and music business expertise.
  • Music Sample Clearance: What Every Musician Needs to Know

    By Arkatech Beatz

    Music sample clearance is an important topic for any musician who wants to use someone else's work in their own music. Understanding the process of obtaining clearance, who owns the rights to a sample, and the potential consequences of not obtaining clearance is crucial for protecting yourself from legal and reputational risks. In this article, we'll break down everything you need to know about music sample clearance, so you can use samples responsibly and create music that is both creative and legally sound.