MUSIC PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION FOR INDEPENDENT SONGWRITERS
Helping songwriters register music and collect every royalty.
PRO • MLC • SoundExchange • Global Royalty Registration
A MODERN APPROACH TO MUSIC PUBLISHING
ABOUT HONEYDROP PUBLISHING
HoneyDrop Publishing is a boutique music publishing administration company supporting independent songwriters and artists in today’s evolving music industry.
We help creators protect their work, manage their catalogs, and unlock new opportunities through strategic publishing and rights management.
Our services are designed to help independent songwriters protect their work and collect every royalty they’re owed.
PUBLISHING SERVICES
Publishing Setup
• Copyright registration
• PRO setup (ASCAP / BMI / SESAC)
• Publishing entity setup
• Split sheet organization
• Royalty collection planning
• Catalog & metadata organization
Royalty Registration
• MLC songwriter registration
• Mechanical royalty registration
• Global royalty collection setup
• Neighboring rights guidance
• Royalty collection strategy
Catalog Management
Publishing Strategy
• Metadata organization
• Catalog documentation
• Writer & publisher share tracking
• Rights administration guidance
Publishing Strategy
Publishing Strategy
• Sync licensing strategy
• Publishing deal consulting
• Royalty audits
• Catalog growth strategy
How Songwriting Royalties Work
Performance Royalties
Performance Royalties
Performance Royalties
Earned when a song is publicly performed or broadcast.
Examples:
• Radio airplay
• Live venues
• Streaming platforms
• Television broadcasts
Collected by performance rights organizations (PROs):
• ASCAP (U.S.)
• BMI (U.S.)
• SESAC (U.S.)
• PRS (UK)
• SOCAN (Canada)
Mechanical Royalties
Performance Royalties
Performance Royalties
Earned when a song is reproduced or streamed.
Examples:
• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Amazon Music
• Digital downloads
• Streaming platforms
Collected by mechanical licensing organizations:
• The MLC (U.S.)
• Harry Fox Agency
• MCPS (UK)
Neighboring Rights
Performance Royalties
Neighboring Rights
Earned from the public performance of the sound recording, not the composition.
Examples:
• Digital radio
• Satellite radio
• International broadcasts
Collected by neighboring rights organizations:
• SoundExchange (U.S.)
• PPL (UK)
• Re:Sound (Canada)
Sync Licensing
Performance Royalties
Neighboring Rights
Earned when music is licensed for use in visual media.
Examples:
• Television shows
• Films
• Commercials
• Video games
Typically negotiated through:
• Publishers
• Licensing agencies
• Music supervisors