Audius Establishes Licensing Agreements With Performing Rights Organizations ASCAP, BMI, GMR & SESAC

Audius has established licensing agreements with all U.S. Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) including ASCAP, BMI, GMR and SESAC.  This ensures songwriters on Audius receive performance royalties via their PROs. To benefit from these agreements, artists must provide accurate metadata when uploading their songs to Audius.

This metadata includes International Standard Recording Codes (ISRC) and International Standard Musical Work Codes (ISWC) for each track. These codes are essential for identifying the song and ensuring that the correct songwriter receives their due royalties.

The process of entering metadata might seem tedious, but it is now more important than ever. Accurate metadata guarantees that royalties are correctly allocated to the right individuals. For original songs, the ISRC and ISWC codes help track the performance and ensure that royalties are paid to the songwriter.