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?? A new report from TikTok & Luminate sheds light on just how important TikTok is to contemporary music marketing. Any bets on how strongly viral moments are correlated with Billboard hits? Here is what's in store for this week's newsletter. ?? TikTok doesn’t just predict hits—it creates them. A new report shows that if a song isn’t going viral on TikTok, it probably isn’t charting either. ?? A major court ruling just struck a blow to AI training on copyrighted material—but will it actually slow down generative AI? ?? Roblox paid out nearly $1B to its community creators in 2024, showing just how much gaming’s creator economy is starting to look like music’s. What does all of this mean for artists, labels, and the future of the industry? I break it all down in this week’s newsletter. What do you think—are TikTok-driven hits here to stay? Will AI companies have to rethink their models? And should music take notes from gaming’s booming creator economy? Let’s talk in the comments ??

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Label Spotlight: Skill Tree Records?a division of Musician Indie Coalition, is a New York-based record label and distribution company specializing in the sale of video game soundtracks. Skill Tree Records is partnered with some of the industry’s leading game companies and composers including: Eidos Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, Deep Silver, Disney Interactive Studios, Double Fine Productions, Jesse Harlin, Mikolai Stroinski, Peter McConnell, Starbreeze Studios, Steve Ouimette, Studio Wild Card, Tom Salta and THQ Nordic And represents franchises, such as: ARK, Broken Age, Darksiders, Dead Island, Deus Ex, Fantasia: Music Evolved, Psychonauts, Red Faction, Saints Row and Tomb Raider.

?? Do you find yourself dreading royalty accounting? ? Do you push it off until you're suddenly overwhelmed with requests for payments? ???? Do you struggle to make sense of all the data and numbers involved—forced to relearn Excel skills every quarter? If that sounds like you, here are some tips on how you can easily improve your royalty accounting workflow and get 2025's reporting started on the right foot! Need more help? Habitat's easy to use royalty accounting software makes reporting and payments as easy as a few clicks! Book a demo with us today: https://lnkd.in/gEZ6KMf3 #royaltyaccounting #royaltyprocessing #musicbusiness #recordlabel #indie #payments #habitatfinancial #accountingtips #accounting

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If you’re a music business struggling with royalty processing, it might be time to explore Habitat Financial. Here's a few reasons our customers have made the switch: 1?? You’re spending too much time on manual royalty calculations. Whether it’s spreadsheets or outdated systems, handling royalties can feel like a full-time job. Habitat automates the process, giving you back time to focus on growing your label. 2?? Your artists are asking for more transparency. Keeping track of splits, streams, and payouts can get complicated. Habitat makes it easy to show your artists where their earnings are coming from—no guesswork, just clarity. 3?? You’re scaling and need a reliable system to match. As your roster grows, so does the complexity of your payouts. Habitat’s tools are built to handle scale, so you can grow your business without worrying about bottlenecks. 4?? You need to ensure data privacy and security. In today’s world, data is gold. Unlike some royalty platforms, Habitat won't give major labels access to your valuable financial data—because trust is non-negotiable. At Habitat, our mission is to make royalty accounting seamless for music businesses of all sizes. If any of these challenges sound familiar, let’s talk about how we can help. Book a call: https://lnkd.in/g_8iwVJ7 #MusicBusiness #RoyaltyProcessing #MusicIndustryInnovation #DataPrivacy #RoyaltyAccounting #IndependentLabel #RecordLabel

Our newsletter, Indie Insider is BACK for 2025. If you missed anything during the last half of December, make sure to check out this recap edition. Also... it's true, Habitat is a great royalty accounting alternative for those concerned about giving Curve's new owners their royalty data.

With the recent sale of Downtown Music (and thus Curve Royalty Systems) to Universal Music Group, we know many independent music companies are assessing the implications for their royalty accounting operations. After all, many indie music companies would prefer their data not be leveraged by one of their most powerful competitors. If you're looking for a solution that prioritizes independence, privacy, transparency, and your unique business needs, we highly recommend considering Habitat Financial. We’re proud to be the most indie-friendly royalty processor on the market, built specifically for labels, publishers, and distributors who demand: ? Scalable systems to handle growing catalog complexity. ? Accurate, reliable payouts that keep your artists and partners happy. ? Independent, client-focused service—you’re more than a number to us. ? Affordable solutions for all catalog sizes. Switching your royalty accounting software doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Let us show you how simple and seamless it can be to join Habitat Financial. ?? Get in touch today and learn why leading indie music companies trust us to power their royalty processes. #HabitatFinancial #IndieLabels #RoyaltyAccounting #MusicPublishing #MusicTech #IndependentMusic

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