Music Streaming Rights, Licensing, and Delivery
Music Streaming Rights, Licensing, and Delivery Music streaming involves several clear rights. A service must secure both the master recording and the underlying composition so listeners can enjoy tracks legally. In practice, this means working with record labels, publishers, and rights organizations to cover territory, platform, and use. Clear agreements help avoid disputes and ensure timely payments to creators. Rights to clear Master rights for the sound recording (who owns the recording and can authorize its reproduction and streaming) Publishing rights for the composition (the song’s melody, lyrics, and arrangement) Public performance rights (often handled by performing rights organizations) Mechanical rights for streaming royalties (sometimes bundled in licenses for platforms) Synchronization rights if music is paired with video or other media Licensing models and contracts ...